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How to Travel from

Sanjō to Kinkaku-ji

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Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Niigata Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$254.07
Plane from Niigata Airport to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.22–$215.96

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Niigata Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.63–$292.18

Blue Panorama Airlines

Website:
blue-panorama.com/index.html
Plane from Niigata Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$26.68–$304.89

Fuji Dream

Website:
fujidream.co.jp/
Plane from Niigata Airport to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.22–$215.96

Ibex Airlines

Website:
ibexair.co.jp/
Plane from Niigata Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.63–$292.18

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Tsubamesanjō to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.63–$82.57
Train from Tōkyō Station to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$82.57–$120.68
Train from Nagoya Station to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$33.03–$50.81
Train from Jōetsumyōkō to Toyama
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.22–$45.73
Train from Toyama to Tsuruga
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.19–$63.52
Train from Tsubamesanjō to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.79–$29.22

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Higashisanjo to Joetsumyoko
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.41–$35.57
Train from Tsuruga to Kyoto
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.87–$33.03

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Higashisanjo to Joetsumyoko
Ave. Duration:
1h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.07–$16.51

Hankyu Railway

Phone:
0570-089-500
Website:
hankyu.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Minami-ibaraki to Saiin
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.41–$2.92

Bus operators

Meitetsu Bus

Phone:
052-582-5151
Website:
meitetsu-bus.co.jp/english
Bus from Kanazawa Station East Gate BT to Meitetsu
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.68–$43.19

Hokutetsu Transportation

Phone:
076-234-0123
Website:
hokutetsu.co.jp/en
Bus from Sakae to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
4h 12m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$35.57–$49.54
Bus from Kanazawa Station East Gate BT to Meitetsu
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$26.68–$43.19

Nagaden Bus

Phone:
026-295-8008
Website:
nagadenbus.co.jp/
Bus from Sakae to Gondo
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.01
Bus from Gondo to Kyoto
Ave. Duration:
6h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$60.98–$69.87

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:
$1.78

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sanjō to Kinkaku-ji is to drive which costs $53.26 - $81.52 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sanjō to Kinkaku-ji is to train via Tokyo which takes 4h 49m and costs $119.57 - $173.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Sanjō and Kinkaku-ji?

No, there is no direct bus from Sanjō to Kinkaku-ji. However, there are services departing from Sakae and arriving at Kinkakuji Temple via Gondo and Kyoto Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

How far is it from Sanjō to Kinkaku-ji?

The distance between Sanjō and Kinkaku-ji is 752 km. The road distance is 497.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Sanjō to Kinkaku-ji without a car is to train via Tokyo which takes 4h 49m and costs $119.57 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Sanjō to Kinkaku-ji, including transfers.

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

Sanjō to Kinkaku-ji bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Sakae station.

Where does the Sanjō to Kinkaku-ji bus arrive?

Sanjō to Kinkaku-ji bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Gondo station.

Can I drive from Sanjō to Kinkaku-ji?

Yes, the driving distance between Sanjō to Kinkaku-ji is 498 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Sanjō to Kinkaku-ji.

Where can I stay near Kinkaku-ji?

There are 2798+ hotels available in Kinkaku-ji. Prices start at $27.27 per night.
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