銀閣寺

Ginkakuji

In Brief

Buddhist Temple in Northern Higashiyama, Kyoto

9am - 4:30pm. Varies by season

500

Allow 90 minutes

No regular closing days

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銀閣寺

Updated 8 April 2020

About Ginkakuji

A Zen buddhist temple dating back to the late 15th century. Well known for the beautiful and elegant timber pavilion for which it is named - The Silver Pavilion. The grounds include several buildings , a moss garden and dry sand garden.