Kinkakuji Temple to Ginkakuji Temple
Looking to visit both the Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji) and the Silver Pavilion (Ginkaku-ji) on your trip to Kyoto?
Here’s how to get from Kinkakuji Temple to Ginkakuji Temple if you do not plan to rent a car in Japan.
Short answer: Take the bus, or splurge on a taxi!
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Taking the Bus between Kinkaku-ji Temple and Ginkaku-ji Temple
From the Kinkakuji-michi bus stop, catch the Kyoto City Bus number 204 and alight at the Ginkakuji-michi bus stop.
From the Ginkakuji-michi bus stop, it is about a 10-minute walk to the temple.
Bus number 204 arrives every 15 minutes, and the ride takes about 20 minutes or so. The bus travels in a loop, so you can travel in either direction.
If you are planning to visit on a weekend day or a holiday, you can also travel by bus number 102.
Bus number 102 arrives every 30 minutes.
Kinkakuji Temple to Ginkakuji Temple by Taxi
If you aren’t on a strict budget, splurging on a taxi will get you from Kinkaku-ji Temple to Ginkaku-ji Temple (or vice versa) in about 9 minutes for about 2,800 to 3,400 yen.