Kinkakuji Temple

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Well known as the Golden Pavilion, Kinkaku-ji is a three-story Zen Buddhist temple in northern Kyoto. Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion) were built in the 13th century and were originally intended as noble villas for the Ashikaga shoguns. Today the building is also known as Rokuon-ji.

Overview

Address

1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture (Directions)

Hours

09:00 - 17:00 Open Now

Opening Hours

  • Monday 09:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
  • Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
  • Friday 09:00 - 17:00
  • Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
  • Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
  • Holidays 09:00 - 17:00

Phone Number

075-461-0013

Website

https://www.shokoku-ji.jp/en/kinkakuji/

General Amenities

  • Information Counter
  • Free guides/pamphlets

What's unique

  • UNESCO World Heritage Site

Access

City Bus Stop Kinkakuji-mae / City Bus Stop Kingaku-ji-michi

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