Let's arrive at Kinkakuji from Kyoto Station by the best route!
We will guide you to the recommended routes while reviewing some transportation methods to Kinkakuji, which is surprisingly hard to go smoothly.
Unexpectedly hard to go smoothly "Kinkakuji"
Kinkakuji Temple is one of the world's leading tourist destinations. The official name is Rokuonji.
It is a World Heritage Site.A bright and brilliant figure is a must see.
It's one of the most famous sights in Kyoto, so it's the place you want to go to as soon as you get to Kyoto Station!
Which route should I access?
Let's review which route we should access from Kyoto Station to Kinkakuji!
【Train situation in Kyoto city】
The main trains in Kyoto are the
①JR Main Line, ②JR Sagano Line, ③Subway Karasuma Line, ④Subway Tozai Line, ⑤Hankyu Kyoto Line and ⑥Keihan Main Line.
(Other than this there are Keifuku Kitano Line, Keifuku Arashiyama Main Line, Eizan Electric Railway Main Line)
If you look at the map carefully ...
There is no train route in Kinkakuji area!
That's right. Unfortunately, the Kinkakuji area does not have a train and there is no nearest station.
The access method to Kinkakuji is as follows.
Pattern A
Take the subway Karasuma Line and get off at section 7 "Kitaôzi", and then there is a city bus for about 15 minutes
Transfer is troublesome
& take time
Pattern B
Take the JR sagano Line and get off at the 3rd section "Enmachi", then there is a city bus for about 10 minutes
Transfer is troublesome
& take time
Pattern C
About 50 minutes by city bus (101 lines) from Kyoto Station
It takes time because it stops at every bus stop
& The bus is relatively crowded
Pattern D
Direct taxi from Kyoto station. About 25 minutes
I arrive early but it costs money
(Approximately 3,000 to 4,000 yen)
A～D Each of these plans has its merits and demerits.Well, I am in trouble.Is there any other way?
Wait a bit!There was one access method!!
It is direct bus "K'LOOP" of Kyoto Station, Kinkakuji!
Fast, comfortable, low-priced the best bus! There is no transfer from Kyoto Station to Kinkakuji!
K 'LOOP bus? How to get on the bus？ What is the passage route?...
K 'LOOP bus?
Loop bus specializing in access to two world heritage sites of "Niijo Castle" and "Kinkakuji" from Kyoto Station.
As it is direct access, we can move smoothly than transportation that stops at each station.
Hop-on! Hop-off! Ideal for the first time sightseeing in Kyoto!
Direct access without waste!
It is comfortable and convenient because it stops at three locations: Kyoto Hachijo Gate, Nijo Castle, and Kinkakuji. You can access two famous world heritage areas smoothly.
day ticket / Hop-on! Hop-off!
It is OK to get on any bus of operation time. Freedom to get on and off from any stop. There are three stops in Kyoto: Kyoto Hachijo Exit, Nijo Castle and Kinkakuji Temple!
No reservation is required.
Purchase a one-day pass from the bus information attendant at the Hachijo Gate of Kyoto Station or from the bus crew.How to pay is limited to only cash.
You can check the timetable on your smartphone
On the K'LOOP official site, timetables and places for getting on and off are listed in detail. You can check it from your PC or tablet.
K'LOOP official site
TICKET・OPERATION DAY
1Day Pass
PRICE: Adult 1500yen
Child (primary school child) 700yen
One-time Ticket
PRICE: Adult 500yen
Child (primary school child) 200yen
HOW TO
Purchase a one-day pass from the bus information attendant at the Hachijo Gate of Kyoto Station or from the bus crew.How to pay is limited to only cash. We can't accept payment by credit card and so on. Please understand in advance.
Days of operation
Operates on designated days（As of 2022/8）
For details, please check the "timetable" on the KLOOP official website.
here we go!
To world cultural heritage Kinkakuji
You can go directly from Kyoto Station to popular Nijo Castle and Kinkakuji Temple. Take a comfortable and convenient bus K'LOOP service route!
Operating company
The operation of K'LOOP is KLOOK Co., Ltd. It is a company that develops services rooted in the area such as private transportation, sightseeing, route bus business, etc. mainly in the vehicle operation management business. In the route bus business, “Kyoto Rakunan Express: R'EX” linking “Rakunan Shinto” from Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate, a direct route bus from Kyoto Station to Kyoto University Hospital, and Kyoto University Hospital regular flight “hoop” And so on.
Put safety and security first.
Aiming to provide safe, reliable and high-quality services, we thoroughly implement safety education for drivers and a management system for vehicles.Using K'LOOP bus, it operates so that you can visit Kinkakuji / Nijo Castle comfortably and comfortably.We are waiting for your use!