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How to get fromKinkaku-ji to Saihō-jiby bus, train, taxi or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Kinkaku-ji to Saihō-ji by bus, train, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 205 bus, train via Kamikatsura

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    1. Take the bus from Kinkakuji Temple to Nishioji Shijobus205
    2. Take the train from Saiin to KatsuratrainKyoto Line Semi-Express / ...
    1h 2m
    ¥550–640

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kinkaku-ji to Saihō-jitaxi8.3 km
    11 min
    ¥3,400–4,100

  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Kinkaku-ji to Saihō-jiwalk9.1 km
    1h 49m

  4. Line 205 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Waratenjin-mae to Nishioji Shijobus205
    2. Take the train from Saiin to Katsuratrain
    3. Take the train from Katsura to Matsuo-Taishatrain
    1h 7m
    ¥560–650

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Kinkaku-ji to Saihō-ji. However, you can walk to Kinkakuji Temple, take the line 205 bus to Nishioji Shijo, walk to Saiin, take the train to Katsura, take the train to Kamikatsura, then walk to Saihō-ji. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Saihō-ji.

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