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Kinkaku-ji

Buddhist temple · Kyoto-shi ·

Kinkaku-ji

Buddhist temple · Kyoto-shi ·
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"Seeing the golden shimmer of Kinkakuji Temple felt like a must‑do in Kyoto—an iconic sight that captures the city’s historic and photogenic charm." - CNT Editors

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Golden pavilion temple with meticulously manicured gardens

golden pavilion
reflection in water
crowded
beautiful gardens
japanese architecture
zen buddhist temple
photogenic
gold leaf
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Golden pavilion temple with meticulously manicured gardens

golden pavilion
reflection in water
crowded
beautiful gardens
japanese architecture
zen buddhist temple
photogenic
gold leaf
Google Rating
4.5 (65.1K)
Yelp Rating
4.4
Featured in Conde Nast Traveler
Featured in
Featured in Afar
Featured in

1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361, Japan Get directions

Restroom
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Kinkaku-ji by null
Kinkaku-ji by Photo by Tibor Bognár/age fotostock
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