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Kinkaku-ji / Golden Temple in Kyoto
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The gilded reliquary hall. The bus stops at the gate. See it and leave — do not bolt on Arashiyama.
Best time
Morning after the gates open. New Year and festivals are separate.
How to go
No direct metro. The bus stops near Kinkakuji-michi. Stops follow that day's notice. Bus fare and ICOCA do not always match — check that day's notice. A Metro day pass does not cover this hop.
Tips
- · The gilded reliquary hall. The bus stops at the gate. See it and leave — do not bolt on Arashiyama.
- · Look, then leave. Do not add Arashiyama.
Next stop
Where this line goes next
Walk or ride one stop. A new district is another day.
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Osaka Metro · 29min
Ride city bus toward Kinkakuji-michi, then at Arashiyama Bamboo Grove switch to Hankyu Arashiyama or the JR Sagano Line. About about 20–30 minutes. When you change company, read the station signs. Bus fare and ICOCA do not always match — check that day's notice. A Metro day pass does not cover this hop.
Look, then leave. Do not add Arashiyama. Next is Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.
Kyoto Station
Osaka Metro · 32min
Ride city bus toward Kinkakuji-michi, then at Kyoto Station switch to JR Kyoto Station. About over half an hour. When you change company, read the station signs. Bus fare and ICOCA do not always match — check that day's notice. A Metro day pass does not cover this hop.
Look, then leave. Do not add Arashiyama. Next is Kyoto Station.
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