Kinkakuji Temple
Kinkakuji Temple is one of the best places to travel in Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Here're guides for attractions, hours, access, map, spots nearby, and photos of Kinkakuji Temple posted by travel influencers.
Infomation
Name
Kinkakuji Temple
Address
1 Kinkakuji-cho Kita-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map
Tel
075-461-0013
Hours
9:00-17:00
Fee
Adult 400 yen、Child 300 yen
Best Time
Autumn Colors: from late November to early December
How to get there
By car, 25 min from Kyoto Higashi IC, 30 min from Kyoto Minami IC. By bus, 30 min from Kyoto Station to Kinkakuji Michi, then walk 5 min.
Parking
Toll parking area is available
Reviews
Kinkaku, Shining Beautifully For Pure Gold LeafKinkakuji Temple
A good sightseeing spot that you can appreciate the seasons and the history of Kyoto.
Classic Sightseeing Spot in KyotoKinkakuji Temple
If you want to go sightseeing in Kyoto, you should visit Kinkakuji Temple! ︎ Recently, the construction has been completed and it has become beautiful. Where should I take the photo with Kinkakuji? It is recommended to take it from a distance, but it was also beautiful to take it from near.
Kinkaku-ji Covered With Snow In WinterKinkakuji Temple
Snow has just arrived at Kinkaku-ji because of this cold wave. The snow covers a few times during winter, so this is very rare scenery. The beauty of Japanese winter, it's so beautiful.
Must See Someday! Kinkaku-ji Shining With Pure White SnowKinkakuji Temple
After it snows in Kyoto City, shrines and temples of world heritages can change completely. Especially, winter Kinkaku-ji is so beautiful like this pics! Many people from all over the world come to see this golden pavilion, and sometimes there're a line of people for the snowscape worth visiting in spite of a cold weather!◎If the cold wave comes in Kyoto City and the snow clouds comes at the same time, it's a chance to see Kinkakuji in the snow. (I took these pics on snowy day in 2011 and 2017, I decided to visit by the weather forecast two days before.) You need to leave before the snow melts. Bus is available from Kyoto Station. Leave with time to spare on snowy days.
Kinkaku Reflected On The SurfaceKinkakuji Temple
The gold shining appearance of Rokuonnji Shariden 'Kinkaku' is loved by many people. Likewise, the reflected on the water surface is full of attractiveness.
