Kyoto

Kinkakuji Temple in Summer

Reflection of aristocratic glory in Kyoto's retreat

Stefanus Husin Jul 28, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>Kinkakuji Temple is also known as the Golden Pavilion. </p>

<p>The entrance to Kinkakuji Temple. </p>

<p>The ticket and information brochure that you will receive when you bought the ticket. </p>

<p>This is about as close as you can get to the temple building.</p>

<p>The humble tea house reflects the esthetic of wabi-sabi </p>

<p>Relax in the courtyard with some tea and dessert.</p>

<p>A small temple building where you can pray and give an offering. </p>

Kinkakuji Temple is also known as the Golden Pavilion in northern Kyoto. The top two floors of the pavilion is covered in gold leaf and it is surrounded with a large pond, the reflection of the temple is amazing. You will follow a walk path that guides you around the temple area and when you are done, you will be able to enjoy tea and dessert surrounded with trees to rest your body and buy some souvenirs if you wish in the gift shop at the end of it.

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Stefanus Husin @stefanus.husin

A traveller, photo enthusiast, adrenalin junkie, and food lover that wants to explore and experience the world. Come and tag along as I go through this and enjoy it through my photos! :)