Kinkaku-ji
Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Kyoto
- Category
- Church & Religious Site
- Duration
- About 1 hour
- Opening Hours
- Daily 09:00-17:00
- Ticket Price
- Adult: 500 JPY · Child: 300 JPY (elementary and junior high students)
- Address
- 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8361, Japan
- Coordinates
- 35.0394, 135.7292
Introduction
Kinkaku-ji, also called Rokuon-ji, is among Kyoto's most famous Zen temples and a World Heritage site. Its Shariden pavilion is covered in gold leaf and mirrored in the Kyoko-chi (Mirror Pond), where golden glow meets green, often called perfection itself. Built as the Kitayama retreat of shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu and later converted to a Zen temple, the grounds hold bamboo groves, karesansui gardens and a tea house, with beauty in every season. In morning light the pavilion is serene and solemn, Kyoto's most iconic image, where wabi-sabi and splendour coexist.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | 09:00-17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00-17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00-17:00 |
Ticket Information
| Adult | 500 JPY |
|---|---|
| Child | 300 JPY (elementary and junior high students) |
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Kinkaku-ji?
Monday: 09:00-17:00; Tuesday: 09:00-17:00; Wednesday: 09:00-17:00; Thursday: 09:00-17:00; Friday: 09:00-17:00; Saturday: 09:00-17:00; Sunday: 09:00-17:00
How much is the admission for Kinkaku-ji?
Adult: 500 JPY; Child: 300 JPY (elementary and junior high students)
Any practical tips for visiting Kinkaku-ji?
Allow About 1 hour for the visit and try to avoid peak hours. Opening ~9:00–17:00 (reference; subject to official notice); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
How long should I spend at Kinkaku-ji?
A typical visit takes About 1 hour.
