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Kinkakuji Temple

Area

Kyoto-shi

Category

Shrine / temple History

Kinkakuji Temple, officially called Rokuonji Temple, locates in the northwestern area of Kyoto. The temple was built in 1394 as a villa for shogun Ashikagawa Yoshimitsu. The golden pavilion is covered in gold flakes, and is made in a three-story structure. The surrounding lake reflects the golden pavilion for a stunning view. Inside the temple grounds, you can enjoy some matcha tea and traditional snacks at the teahouse.

Basic Information

Address

1 Kinkakuji-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Phone

075-461-0013

Hours

9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Closed

Open year-round

Fee

Adults: ¥400
Middle school students and below: ¥300

Credit Card

Unaccepted

Guide

Japanese, English, Korean, German, Chinese, French, Spanish (Kyoto S.G.G Club)

Website

http://www.shokoku-ji.jp/k_about.html

Access

FromKyoto Station

【Kyoto Sta.】Kyoto City Bus 101 / for Nijo-jo・Kitano-Tenmangu・Kinkakuji
→【Kinkakuji-Michi Bus Stop】
Or
【Kyoto Sta.】Kyoto City Bus 205 / for Kinkakuji・Kitaoji Bus Terminal
→【Kinkakuji-Michi Bus Stop】

FromTokyo Station

【Tokyo Sta.】Tokaido Shinkansen / for Shin-Osaka
→【Kyoto Sta.】Kyoto City Bus 101 / for Nijo-jo・Kitano-Tenmangu・Kinkakuji
→【Kinkakuji-Michi Bus Stop】
Or
【Kyoto Sta.】Kyoto City Bus 205 / for Kinkakuji・Kitaoji Bus Terminal
→【Kinkakuji-Michi Bus Stop】

FromKansai Airport

【Kansai Airport Sta.】Keihan Bus, Kansai Airport Bus or Osaka Airport Bus / for Demachi-Yanagimachi Sta.
→【Kyoto Sta.】Kyoto City Bus 101 / for Nijo-jo・Kitano-Tenmangu・Kinkakuji
→【Kinkakuji-Michi Bus Stop】
Or
【Kyoto Sta.】Kyoto City Bus 205 / for Kinkakuji・Kitaoji Bus Terminal
→【Kinkakuji-Michi Bus Stop】