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How to get fromnode hotel, Kyoto to Kinkaku-jiby train, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from node hotel, Kyoto to Kinkaku-ji by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Train, line 205 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Karasuma to Hankyuusaiin Ekitrain train Hankyu Kyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nishioji Shijo to Kinkakuji Michibus bus 205
    35 min
    ¥393–430

  2. Line 205 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shijo Kawaramachi to Kinkakuji Michibus bus 205
    1h 26m
    ¥230

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from node hotel, Kyoto to Kinkaku-jitaxi taxi 6.2 km
    8 min
    ¥2,600–3,200

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from node hotel, Kyoto to Kinkaku-jiwalk walk 5.8 km
    1h 10m

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  • Distance: 11.3 km
  • Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between node hotel, Kyoto, Japan and Kinkaku-ji, Japan?

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Shijo Kawaramachi to Kinkakuji Michi every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 1h 1m.

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