Kyoto

Stormy Skies at Kinkaku-ji

Kyoto's famous Golden Pavilion shines in stormy weather

Michelle Montano Oct 23, 2015 - 1 min read

<p>The pavilion takes the place of the sun on stormy days</p>

<p>Kinkaku-ji still gets visitors in bad weather</p>

<p>The Golden Pavilion adds color to the scenery</p>

<p>Kinkaku-ji is surrounded by nature</p>

<p>Storms can add even more excitment to the scene</p>

<p>The pavilion stands out against gray skies</p>

<p>The leaves of this natural setting seem somehow brighter on stormy days</p>

<p>Even in the rain, Kinkaku-ji is worth visiting </p>

Kinkaku-ji, or the Golden Pavilion, is one of Kyoto's many wonders, and while it's best to see it on a nice day, it still manages to shimmer even in the stormiest weather.

While the area around Kinkaku-ji may get muddy during a storm, the pavilion is a sight you will not want to miss. Storm clouds may even add more drama to the scene, and the dark clouds make the temple's gold leaf coating shine even more.

If you happen to be visiting in bad weather, don't worry: Kinkaku-ji is stunning no matter what.

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Michelle Montano @michelle.montano

I'm an Asian studies and journalism student who has been studying abroad at Hiroshima Jogakuin University for a year. My hobbies include studying Japanese, reading and writing poetry and traveling Japan. I love cats, visual kei and any and all cartoons.