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Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion): The Golden Pavilion - Kinkakuji
  • By traveldream on February 11, 2005
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  • Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) - Kyoto
    by traveldream
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    This is a temple that is partly made of gold.

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  • Address: Kyoto

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    Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion): It's really made of real gold!
  • By konniemario on October 16, 2005
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  • Kinkaku ji with reflection on the waters - Kyoto
    Kinkaku ji with
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    by konniemario
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    This is probably the 2nd most famous temple in Kyoto. The original building was constructed in the late 1300's as a retirement filla for Shgun Asikaga Yoshimitsu while son converted it into a temple. It was burnt into ashes in 1950 so in 1955 a full reconstruction was completed that exactly followed the original design. Only difference is that the gold foil covering was extended to the lower floors. It's actually much smaller than you would imagine but overall speaking, it's still worth a visit. Souvenir shops inside the temple complex got some nice stuffs, too!

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  • Address: Kita-ku Kinkaku-ji-cho
  • Phone: 461-0013
  • Directions: Take Bus 205 from Kyoto Station and get off at Kinkaku0ji-michi stop. If from Keihan Sanjo, take bus 59 and get off at Kinkaku-ji-mae stop.

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    Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion): The Golden Pavilion or Temple
  • Updated By yurxlnc on July 12, 2008
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  • Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) - Kyoto
    by yurxlnc, 4 more photos
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    This pavilion was constructed in 1397 for Ashikaga yoshimitsu, but after his death in 1408 it became a Zen temple, housing relics of the Buddha.
    Unfortunately the original was burned down by a fanatic monk in 1950, and this won was built in 1955. The temple building is covered in gold.

    ipen 9.30 -17.00
    admission 400 yen

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  • Directions: Northern Kyoto

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    Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion): Kinkakuji Temple
  • Updated By K1W1 on November 11, 2004
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  • The Golden Pavillion - Kyoto
    The Golden Pavillion
    by K1W1
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    This temple is a UNESCO site and a must for the tourist in Kyoto. The highlight is obviously the temple itself as the gardens, although very nice, are not in the same league as Kodaiji Temple or others in the Eastern side of the ciry.
    It gets busy here and tripods are not allowed, so be prepared.

    Entrance: Yen 500

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  • Directions: City bus, get off at Kinkakuji - michi (#205 from Kyoto station, #59 from Sanjo-Keihan station. Tozai subway line.

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    Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion): Kinkakuji (Golden Temple)
  • Updated By kevarms on November 11, 2007
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  • What a spectacular sight when you get your first glimpse of it shimmering across the water. I over-dosed on temples and shrines in Kyoto but I will never forget this one.

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  • Directions: take #12 or #59 bus

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    Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion): Kinkakuji
  • By wathy on December 11, 2004
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  • Kinkakuji - Kyoto
    Kinkakuji
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    Which one you prefer, silver or gold?? ^^

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  • Address: 1 Kinkakuji^cho Kita-ku Kyoto
  • Phone: 075-461-0013

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    Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion): Golden Temple?
  • By Rutherite1 on August 1, 2003
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    Kinkakuji - Kyoto
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    Worth it... and of course, among many other ones as well...

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    Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion): kinkakuji
  • By yukisanto on February 2, 2007
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  • Enjoy a morning walk at Kinkakuji grounds - Kyoto
    Enjoy a morning walk at
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    Worth taking a look, not only for its famed golden pavilion but also for its extensive grounds. A good place to walk, hang out in nature etc. There is also a shrine, and some sourvenir shops there. But note you can get most of the sourvenirs cheaper elsewhere, except for the amulets. Apparently you can only get amulets from temple grounds, and each temple has its own amulets with the temple's name inscribed. At Kinkakuji, there are stalls selling sake with gold flecks inside. Taste salty to me though.

    The entrance ticket looks like a big tailsman, and cost 400yen. Opens from 9.30-5pm.

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  • Directions: Take bus 205 from kyoto station. The bus also goes to Ryoanji and ninnaji.

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    Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion): Very tranquil
  • By JJandre on December 25, 2003
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  • Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) - Kyoto
    by JJandre
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    this place is very peaceful and inspiring, like others in the area... I was there on a rainy summer day which was actually refreshing.

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