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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Higashiyama-Ku to Kinkaku-Ji

Composite routes from Higashiyama-Ku to Kinkaku-Ji

Other
11 min
Car
9 km.
Select a ticket
35 min
Bicycle
8 km.
Select a ticket
28 min
Train, Bus
6 km.
from $3.85
40 min
6 km.
from $4.46

Transport providers

Train operators

Hankyu Railway

Phone:
0570-089-500
Website:
hankyu.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Kyoto-kawaramachi to Saiin
Ave. Duration:
4 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.14–$1.40

Bus operators

Kyoto City Bus

Phone:
0570‐666‐846
Website:
www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/busdia/keitou/keitou.htm
Bus from Nishioji Shijo to Kinkakuji
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.74
Bus from Shijo Kawaramachi to Kinkakuji
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.74
Bus from Gion to Nishioji
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.74
Bus from Nishioji Sanjo to Kinkakuji
Ave. Duration:
12 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.74

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Kinkaku-ji?

The cheapest way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Kinkaku-ji is to line 205 bus which costs $1.49 and takes 38 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Kinkaku-ji?

The fastest way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Kinkaku-ji is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $22.83 - $28.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Higashiyama-ku and Kinkaku-ji?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shijo Kawaramachi and arriving at Kinkakuji Temple. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

How far is it from Higashiyama-ku to Kinkaku-ji?

The distance between Higashiyama-ku and Kinkaku-ji is 10 km.

How do I travel from Higashiyama-ku to Kinkaku-ji without a car?

The best way to get from Higashiyama-ku to Kinkaku-ji without a car is to train and line 205 bus which takes 28 min and costs $2.50 - $2.72 .

How long does it take to get from Higashiyama-ku to Kinkaku-ji?

It takes approximately 28 min to get from Higashiyama-ku to Kinkaku-ji, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Higashiyama-ku to Kinkaku-ji bus from?

Higashiyama-ku to Kinkaku-ji bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Shijo Kawaramachi station.

Where does the Higashiyama-ku to Kinkaku-ji bus arrive?

Higashiyama-ku to Kinkaku-ji bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Kinkakuji Temple station.

Where can I stay near Kinkaku-ji?

There are 2836+ hotels available in Kinkaku-ji. Prices start at $26.72 per night.
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