Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Kyoto

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Kinkakuji Temple, Kyoto

The famed golden temple in the Kinkakuji temple complex is a sight to behold. I visited on a freezing March day in 2005. The sky was dark and it was sleeting by the time I got to see the temple. My fingers nearly froze off!
The temple is one of those few things that literally grabs your attention. Entry to the actual building is closed off, but the picturesque setting is the main attraction. There is actually very little else of major attraction in the temple complex. Take your time and linger at the Golden Pavillion, for, if you proceed too quickly past it, you'll be at the exit gate before you know it!!
The entry was JPY400 in 2005.

Directions: Take the #205 bus from Kyoto Station. I took bus #59 back to my hotel on Kawaramachi-dori.

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Updated By shintarojon

on March 17, 2004

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Golden Pavilion

The Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji) is a 3-storey pavilion covered in gold leaf, glittering in the waters of a calm pond.

Opens daily from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Admission fee: 400 Yen

Address: Kinkakuji-chou, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8361

Phone: 075-461-0013

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By YKR

on July 28, 2003

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Kinkaku-ji

I like the contrast between the golden pavillion and the surrounding trees. The ground is covered with moss which looks like a green carpet.

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	Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion): Stunning! Tip Rating:

Updated By kooka3

on July 26, 2003

Kinkaku-ji is one of the most famous temples in the area and probably one of the most photographed as well. There is quite a bit of history to it, so if you don't have a good guide book that gives the history, consider joining a tour or something.

It was originally built in the 1300s but was burnt down by a monk in the mid-1900s and obviously rebuild since then! It has been used by shoguns, monks, and various other groups.

The building is archetecturally interesting for the various styles combined into 1 building. The outside has something close to 50 kilos of gold covering it.

It's surrounded by a beautiful park (but what park ISN'T beautiful in Japan??) and has the potential to be very serene - when the all of us tourists aren't there!

THe entrance fee is about 400 yen. It's well worth it, even though you can't go inside the Golden Pavilion.

Address: 1 Kinkakuji-cho Kita-ku Kyoto 603

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Updated By A2002

on September 8, 2002

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Rokuonji Temple (Kinkakuji Temple/Golden Pavilion)
Originally a villa of the Saionji family on the hills of Kitayama, but offered to the third Shogun of the Ashikaga Shogunate, Yoshimitsu Ashikaga in 1397. After his death, the villa was converted into Rokuonji Temple.

Directions: Close to Kinkakuji-mae stop on the City Bus Service route.

Other Contact: The Temple is known as an epitom

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By caravaggio

on July 28, 2006

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Golden temple or Tourist meeting center:) Well I have to say it is very nice but you cant go inside of
this temple..just looking from outside from a distance...

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By crazyguitar

on September 30, 2002

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I love my new Kabuki´s T-shirt

One of the most beautiful temples in Kyoto. Don´t miss its pond and the Golden Pavilion.
Originally a villa of the Saionji family on the hills of Kitayama, but offered to the third Shogun of the Ashikaga Shogunate, Yoshimitsu Ashikaga in 1397. After his death, the villa was converted into Rokuonji Temple.

Directions: Close to Kinkakuji-mae stop on the City Bus Service route.

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Updated By Sharrie

on August 25, 2002

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KINKAKU-JI - The Golden Pavilion: Built by 3rd Ashikaga shogun Yoshimitsu (1358-1408) who reliquished his duties & entered priesthood at the age of 37! The complex was converted to a temple with the Zen priest, Soseki, as the superior since Yoshimitsu was very much a follower of Soseki. The current structure is a replica since the original was destroyed by arson in 1950.

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By nathasha

on September 8, 2002

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kimono girl at kinkakuji

visting japan in the new year, you are likely to see more kimono girls & guys around than any other time! this was the most beautiful kimono i saw!!!

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By cosmopolit

on August 26, 2002

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Visit golden pavilion, Rokuon-ji temple.
Cherry blossoms are particularly stunning in spring April and in autumn red maples put on a riot of colour.