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

The cheapest way to get from Kinkaku-ji to Gojō Station is to line 205 bus which costs ¥230 and takes 51 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kinkaku-ji to Gojō Station is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs ¥3100 - ¥3700.

Is there a direct bus between Kinkaku-ji and Gojō Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kinkakuji Temple and arriving at Kawaramachi Gojo. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from Kinkaku-ji to Gojō Station?

The distance between Kinkaku-ji and Gojō Station is 9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kinkaku-ji to Gojō Station without a car is to line 205 bus and subway which takes 34 min and costs ¥460 - ¥550.

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

It takes approximately 34 min to get from Kinkaku-ji to Gojō Station, including transfers.

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

Kinkaku-ji to Gojō Station bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Kinkakuji Temple station.

Where does the Kinkaku-ji to Gojō Station bus arrive?

Kinkaku-ji to Gojō Station bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, arrive at Kawaramachi Gojo station.

Where can I stay near Gojō Station?

There are 3122+ hotels available in Gojō Station.

Kinkaku-ji to Gojō Station - 4 ways to travel via line 205 bus, subway

There are 4 ways to get from Kinkaku-ji to Gojō Station by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 205 bus, subway
best
1. Take the bus from Kinkakuji Temple to Kitaoji Bus Terminal205
2. Take the subway from Kitaoji to GojoK: Karasuma
34 min
¥460–510
Line 205 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kinkakuji Temple to Kawaramachi Gojo205
51 min
¥230
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kinkaku-ji to Gojō Station7.5 km
9 min
¥3,100–3,700
Walk
1. Take the foot from Kinkaku-ji to Gojō Station7 km
1h 24m

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Distance: 9.5 km
Duration: 34 min

What companies run services between Kinkaku-ji, Japan and Gojō Station, Kyoto, Japan?

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Kinkakuji Temple to Kawaramachi Gojo every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 36 min.

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