What is the cheapest way to get from Kinkaku-ji to Main temple of the Toji of the Shingon sect?

The cheapest way to get from Kinkaku-ji to Main temple of the Toji of the Shingon sect is to line 205 bus which costs ¥230 and takes 51 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kinkaku-ji to Main temple of the Toji of the Shingon sect?

The fastest way to get from Kinkaku-ji to Main temple of the Toji of the Shingon sect is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs ¥3400 - ¥4100.

Is there a direct bus between Kinkaku-ji and Main temple of the Toji of the Shingon sect?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kinkakuji Temple and arriving at Umekoji Koen, JR Umekoji Kyoto Nishi Eki Mae. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Where do I catch the Kinkaku-ji to Main temple of the Toji of the Shingon sect bus from?

Kinkaku-ji to Main temple of the Toji of the Shingon sect bus services, operated by Kyoto City Bus, depart from Kinkakuji Temple station.

Where can I stay near Main temple of the Toji of the Shingon sect?

There are 3163+ hotels available in Main temple of the Toji of the Shingon sect.

Kinkaku-ji to Main temple of the Toji of the Shingon sect

Q: How far is it from Kinkaku-ji to Main temple of the Toji of the Shingon sect?

The distance between Kinkaku-ji and Main temple of the Toji of the Shingon sect is 11 km.

Q: How do I travel from Kinkaku-ji to Main temple of the Toji of the Shingon sect without a car?

The best way to get from Kinkaku-ji to Main temple of the Toji of the Shingon sect without a car is to line 205 bus and train which takes 40 min and costs .

Q: How long does it take to get from Kinkaku-ji to Main temple of the Toji of the Shingon sect?

It takes approximately 40 min to get from Kinkaku-ji to Main temple of the Toji of the Shingon sect, including transfers.

There are 5 ways to get from Kinkaku-ji to Main temple of the Toji of the Shingon sect by bus, train, taxi, or foot

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Line 205 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Kinkakuji Temple to Nishinokyo Enmachi205
2. Take the train from Emmachi to KyōtoSagano Line Local / ...
40 min
Line 205 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kinkakuji Temple to Umekoji Koen, JR Umekoji Kyoto Nishi Eki Mae205
51 min
¥230
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kinkaku-ji to Main temple of the Toji of the Shingon sect8.5 km
11 min
¥3,400–4,100
Walk
1. Take the foot from Kinkaku-ji to Main temple of the Toji of the Shingon sect8.1 km
1h 37m
Line 205 bus, train via Umekōji-Kyōtonishi
1. Take the bus from Waratenjin-mae to Nishinokyo Enmachi205
2. Take the train from Emmachi to Umekōji-KyōtonishiSagano Line Local
51 min

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Distance: 10.9 km
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Kinkaku-ji, Japan and Main temple of the Toji of the Shingon sect, Japan?

Kyoto City Bus operates a bus from Kinkakuji Temple to Umekoji Koen, JR Umekoji Kyoto Nishi Eki Mae every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230 and the journey takes 24 min.

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