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Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion)

The image of the temple richly adorned in gold leaf reflects beautifully in the water of Kyokochi, the mirror pond.
 
It is perhaps the most widely-recognized image of Kyoto. Seen reflected in the adjoining "mirror pond" with its small islands of rock and pine, Kinkaku-ji Temple, "The Temple of the Golden Pavilion," is a breathtaking must-see.
 
The building's first purpose was to serve the retiring Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu (1358-1409) as a residence. The gold-leaf-adorned building was converted into a Zen temple shortly after his death. In an event that was later fictionalized by the renowned author Yukio Mishima, a 21-year-old monk burned Kinkakuji down in 1950. The temple was rebuilt in 1955 and continues to function as a storehouse of sacred relics.
 
The temple's garden is also a scenic delight and contains in its grounds a charming teahouse.

Shrines & Temples

Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion)

The image of the temple richly adorned in gold leaf reflects beautifully in the water of Kyokochi, the mirror pond.
 
It is perhaps the most widely-recognized image of Kyoto. Seen reflected in the adjoining "mirror pond" with its small islands of rock and pine, Kinkaku-ji Temple, "The Temple of the Golden Pavilion," is a breathtaking must-see.
 
The building's first purpose was to serve the retiring Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu (1358-1409) as a residence. The gold-leaf-adorned building was converted into a Zen temple shortly after his death. In an event that was later fictionalized by the renowned author Yukio Mishima, a 21-year-old monk burned Kinkakuji down in 1950. The temple was rebuilt in 1955 and continues to function as a storehouse of sacred relics.
 
The temple's garden is also a scenic delight and contains in its grounds a charming teahouse.
Directions
1 Kinkakuji-cho Kita-ku, Kyoto
Tel
+81-75-461-0013
Access: City Bus Stop Kinkakuji-michi (Kinkakuji Temple)
 
Hours: 9:00-17:00
 
Closed: Open all year
 
Entrance Fee: Adults (including High School students) 400 yen
Children (including Junior High, Elementary School students) 300 yen