Kinkakuji
In Brief
Buddhist Temple in Northern Kyoto, Kyoto
9am - 5pm
400
Allow 60 minutes
No regular closing days
金閣寺
Updated 8 April 2020
About Kinkakuji
Kinkakuji - The Golden Pavilion - is Kyoto’s most iconic World Heritage site. A Zen temple covered with gold leaf set in beautiful traditional garden.
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