Sacred site · Japan
Kinkaku-ji
Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan
About Kinkaku-ji
Kinkaku-ji, officially named Rokuon-ji, is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan and a tourist attraction. It is designated as a World Heritage Site, a National Special Historic Site, a National Special Landscape, and one of the 17 Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto. The temple is nicknamed after its reliquary (shariden), the Golden Pavilion, whose top two floors are coated in 0.5 μm gold leaf. The current pavilion was rebuilt in 1955 after being destroyed in an arson attack.
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Best time to visit
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Questions about Kinkaku-ji
Where is Kinkaku-ji?
Kinkaku-ji is in Japan. The nearest city is Kyoto, about 3 km away.
Is there a ready-made trip plan near Kinkaku-ji?
Yes. The 2-day Nara plan is about 40 km away. You can open it and change it as you like.
How can I plan a trip to Kinkaku-ji?
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