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 (Map) (Directions)

Hours

9:00 - 17:00 Closed now

Opening Hours

Monday 9:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 9:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 9:00 - 17:00
Thursday 9:00 - 17:00
Friday 9:00 - 17:00
Saturday 9:00 - 17:00
Sunday 9:00 - 17:00
Holidays 9:00 - 17:00

Phone Number

075-461-0013

Website

shokoku-ji.jp

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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