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How to Travel from

Tokyo to Golden Temple

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Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$241.37
Plane from Narita International Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.22–$228.67
Plane from Haneda Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$177.85
Plane from Haneda Airport to Tokushima
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$279.48

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$279.48
Plane from Haneda Airport to Kobe
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$279.48
Plane from Narita International Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$279.48
Plane from Haneda Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.63–$609.78
Plane from Haneda Airport to Tokushima
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.63–$355.70

Skymark Airlines

Website:
skymark.co.jp/ja/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Kobe
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$152.44
Plane from Ibaraki Airport to Kobe
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$203.26

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
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–$49.54
Train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.87–$36.84

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Sannomiya to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.06–$27.95
Train from Tōkyō Station to Ishioka
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.33–$30.49

Narita Express (N'EX)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/e/nex/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Narita
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.33–$41.92

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-00-2486
Website:
jr-odekake.net/
Train from Sannomiya to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Ishioka
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.53–$13.97

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:
$2.29–$2.79

Bus operators

Honshi Bus

Phone:
088-664-6030
Website:
honshi-bus.co.jp/index.html
Bus from Kousoku Naruto to Shin-Kobe
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.21

Willer Express

Phone:
(050) 5805-0383
Website:
willerexpress.com/en/
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kyoto
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.76–$120.68

JR Bus Kanto

Phone:
0570-048905
Website:
jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com/
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
7h 8m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.49–$54.63

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

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Golden Temple?

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Golden Temple is to bus which costs $27.17 - $47.83 and takes 7h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tokyo to Golden Temple?

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Golden Temple is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $70.65 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Tokyo and Golden Temple?

No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Golden Temple. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Kinkakuji Temple via Kyoto Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Golden Temple?

The distance between Tokyo and Golden Temple is 486 km. The road distance is 462.3 km.

How do I travel from Tokyo to Golden Temple without a car?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Golden Temple without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $70.65 - $103.26 .

How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Golden Temple?

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Tokyo to Golden Temple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Golden Temple bus from?

Tokyo to Golden Temple bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Train, bus or fly from Tokyo to Golden Temple?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Golden Temple is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $70.65 - $103.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27.17 - $47.83 and takes 7h 49m. There are no good options to fly between Tokyo to Golden Temple.

Where does the Tokyo to Golden Temple bus arrive?

Tokyo to Golden Temple bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Can I drive from Tokyo to Golden Temple?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Golden Temple is 462 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Tokyo to Golden Temple.

Where can I stay near Golden Temple?

There are 2836+ hotels available in Golden Temple. Prices start at $26.72 per night.
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