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Rokuon-ji Kinkaku (Golden Pavilion)
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Kinkaku-ji
1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361, Japan
Kyōko-chi Pond
Japan, 〒603-8361 Kyoto, Kita Ward, Kinkakujicho, 1 枯山水
Sekka-tei
1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361, Japan
Ginga-sen (Galaxy's spring)
Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361, Japan
White Snake Mound
1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361, Japan
Ryumon Falls
Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361, Japan
Ryumon-taki Fall (Koi Stone)
4-11 Okitayamatenjinokacho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361, Japan
Ganka Sui waterfall
Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361, Japan
Shikichi Shrine (Wara Tenjingu)
Japan, 〒603-8375 Kyoto, Kita Ward, Kinugasa Tenjinmoricho, 10 神社本庁敷地神社
Kyoto Prefectural Insho-Domoto Museum of Fine Arts
26-3 Hirano Kamiyanagicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8355, Japan
Nearby restaurants
Fudogama Cha-dokoro
Japan, 〒603-8361 Kyoto, Kita Ward, Kinkakujicho, 1 金閣寺内
Sabanji
45-3 Kinugasa Babacho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8362, Japan
Dainoji
42-9 Kinugasa Babacho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8362, Japan
Ramen Kazu - Kinkaku-ji
10-3 Kinugasa Somoncho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8363, Japan
Itadaki
30-5 Kinugasa Babacho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8362, Japan
Mamemasa - Kinkaku-ji Temple
Kinukake-no-Michi, Kinugasa Babacho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361, Japan
Sea Bream Rice MAKI
30-6 Kinugasa Babacho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8362, Japan
Gontaro kinkakuji
Japan, 〒603-8365 Kyoto, Kita Ward, Hirano Miyashikicho, 26
Yamatsugu
30ー8 Kinugasa Babacho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8362, Japan
Oshokujidokoro kinkaku
43 Kinugasa Babacho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8362, Japan
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Kinkaku-ji Temple
1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361, Japan
Ginga-sen
Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361, Japan
Fudo-do Temple
Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361, Japan
Rokuon-ji Hojo (Abbot's Quarters)
1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361, Japan
General Gate
Japan, 〒603-8361 Kyoto, Kita Ward, Kinkakujicho, 1
Chinese style Gate
Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361, Japan
Fudo-do Hall
Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361, Japan
Shikichi (Wara Tenjingu) Shrine
10 Kinugasa Tenjinmoricho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8375, Japan
茶道体験 古都(Tea Ceremony KOTO)
37 Kinugasanishi Goshonouchicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8377, Japan
Yojiya Kinkakuji Store
33-3 Kinugasa Kitatenjinmoricho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8376, Japan
Nearby hotels
Guest House Sakurakomachi
10 Kinugasa Kaidocho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8372, Japan
京町家ゲストハウス K-style金閣寺
46-22 Murasakino Kamikashiwanocho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8311, Japan
Hananobou Kinkakuji-michi, Kyoto
41-3 Murasakino Minamihananobocho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8305, Japan
京紫 Kyoyukari
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Rokuon-ji Kinkaku (Golden Pavilion)

1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361, Japan
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attractions: Kinkaku-ji, Kyōko-chi Pond, Sekka-tei, Ginga-sen (Galaxy's spring), White Snake Mound, Ryumon Falls, Ryumon-taki Fall (Koi Stone), Ganka Sui waterfall, Shikichi Shrine (Wara Tenjingu), Kyoto Prefectural Insho-Domoto Museum of Fine Arts, restaurants: Fudogama Cha-dokoro, Sabanji, Dainoji, Ramen Kazu - Kinkaku-ji, Itadaki, Mamemasa - Kinkaku-ji Temple, Sea Bream Rice MAKI, Gontaro kinkakuji, Yamatsugu, Oshokujidokoro kinkaku, local businesses: Kinkaku-ji Temple, Ginga-sen, Fudo-do Temple, Rokuon-ji Hojo (Abbot's Quarters), General Gate, Chinese style Gate, Fudo-do Hall, Shikichi (Wara Tenjingu) Shrine, 茶道体験 古都(Tea Ceremony KOTO), Yojiya Kinkakuji Store
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Nearby attractions of Rokuon-ji Kinkaku (Golden Pavilion)

Kinkaku-ji

Kyōko-chi Pond

Sekka-tei

Ginga-sen (Galaxy's spring)

White Snake Mound

Ryumon Falls

Ryumon-taki Fall (Koi Stone)

Ganka Sui waterfall

Shikichi Shrine (Wara Tenjingu)

Kyoto Prefectural Insho-Domoto Museum of Fine Arts

Kinkaku-ji

Kinkaku-ji

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Kyōko-chi Pond

Kyōko-chi Pond

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Sekka-tei

Sekka-tei

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Ginga-sen (Galaxy's spring)

Ginga-sen (Galaxy's spring)

4.1

(21)

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Nearby restaurants of Rokuon-ji Kinkaku (Golden Pavilion)

Fudogama Cha-dokoro

Sabanji

Dainoji

Ramen Kazu - Kinkaku-ji

Itadaki

Mamemasa - Kinkaku-ji Temple

Sea Bream Rice MAKI

Gontaro kinkakuji

Yamatsugu

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Fudogama Cha-dokoro

Fudogama Cha-dokoro

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Sabanji

Sabanji

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Dainoji

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Ramen Kazu - Kinkaku-ji

Ramen Kazu - Kinkaku-ji

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Nearby local services of Rokuon-ji Kinkaku (Golden Pavilion)

Kinkaku-ji Temple

Ginga-sen

Fudo-do Temple

Rokuon-ji Hojo (Abbot's Quarters)

General Gate

Chinese style Gate

Fudo-do Hall

Shikichi (Wara Tenjingu) Shrine

茶道体験 古都(Tea Ceremony KOTO)

Yojiya Kinkakuji Store

Kinkaku-ji Temple

Kinkaku-ji Temple

4.8

(69)

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Ginga-sen

Ginga-sen

4.2

(14)

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Fudo-do Temple

Fudo-do Temple

4.8

(44)

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Rokuon-ji Hojo (Abbot's Quarters)

Rokuon-ji Hojo (Abbot's Quarters)

4.5

(9)

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Reviews of Rokuon-ji Kinkaku (Golden Pavilion)

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One of many highlights of our travel through Kyoto. As we approached the Golden Pavilion, the reflection on the still water and the contrast with the bright blue sky made for a stunning scene. The entire temple is coated in gold leaf and glistens even more beautifully in the sunlight than you’d expect from photos. It was truly surreal seeing it in person after seeing it in so many travel guides and brochures over the years. I lost count at the number of photos I took to get the best angle and light shot.

The current structure dates back to 1955, as the original temple was unfortunately destroyed in 1950. However, it was originally built in 1397 as a retirement villa for shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu before later being converted into a Zen temple. Its design blends Buddhist architecture with garden landscaping and is meant to promote harmony between nature and human-made beauty.

Even with a fair number of people around, it was easy to find quiet moments to take it all in. The surrounding garden is also beautifully maintained, and the path takes you past various traditional features including statues and ponds.

Definitely worth visiting if you are in Kyoto. Arrive early if you want that golden light and fewer people in...

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44w

Rokuon-ji Kinkaku (Golden Pavilion) is a stunning Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan, famous for its gold-leaf-covered top floors. Originally built in 1397 as a retirement villa for Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, it was later converted into a temple.

The three-story structure reflects different architectural styles: Shinden-zukuri (imperial palace style) on the first floor, Samurai residential style on the second, and Zen temple style on the third. It sits beside the Kyōko-chi (Mirror Pond), creating a breathtaking reflection.

Despite being burned down in 1950, Kinkaku-ji was rebuilt in 1955 and remains one of Japan’s most iconic landmarks. It symbolizes peace, harmony, and Zen aesthetics, attracting millions of...

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6y

El Pabellón Dorado, o Kinkaku, es un edificio de tres plantas ubicado en los terrenos del templo. Las dos plantas superiores del pabellón están recubiertas con hojas de oropuro (También conocido como Pan de oro). El primer piso, llamado la Cámara de las Aguas, (Shinden-zukuri), en estilo palacio imperial, evoca la clásica decoración japonesa modulada. Es básicamente una gran habitación rodeada por una baranda. El segundo, llamada la Torre de las Ondas de Viento (Buke-zukuri), es de estilo samurái, un recinto cerrado y con una baranda alrededor que alberga al Bodhisattva Kannon. El tercero, con ventanas, es de estilo templo Zen, y es llamado Kukkyoo-choo, y que alberga una tríada de Budas y 25 figurillas Bodhisattvas. El pabellón funciona como un shariden, guardando las reliquias del Buda. En el techo está ubicado un fenghuang o "fénix chino" dorado. El nieto de Yoshimitsu utilizó el Kinkaku-ji como inspiración para el Ginkaku-ji, que también es un templo budista, que deseaba recubrir de plata. El Pabellón Dorado posee un magnífico jardín japonés inmediatamente adyacente. El estanque que se ubica enfrente es llamado Kyōko-chi (Espejo de agua). En el estanque existen numerosas islas y piedras que representan la historia de la creación budista. En 1950, el pabellón fue incendiado por un monje con sus facultades mentales alteradas; una versión novelada de este evento se encuentra en el libro de Yukio Mishimapublicado en 1956 titulado El pabellón de oro. La estructura actual fue construida en 1955. Recientemente, se detectó que la cubierta de laca japonesa estaba algo deteriorada y por ello se aplicó una nueva capa de laca como también un nuevo recubrimiento en hojas de oro, el trabajo se completó en 1987. También, se restauró el interior del edificio y las pinturas del mismo. En el 2003 se restauró el techo. La zona sobre la que se asienta el Pabellón Dorado alojó hacia el año 1220 una mansión propiedad...

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One of many highlights of our travel through Kyoto. As we approached the Golden Pavilion, the reflection on the still water and the contrast with the bright blue sky made for a stunning scene. The entire temple is coated in gold leaf and glistens even more beautifully in the sunlight than you’d expect from photos. It was truly surreal seeing it in person after seeing it in so many travel guides and brochures over the years. I lost count at the number of photos I took to get the best angle and light shot. The current structure dates back to 1955, as the original temple was unfortunately destroyed in 1950. However, it was originally built in 1397 as a retirement villa for shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu before later being converted into a Zen temple. Its design blends Buddhist architecture with garden landscaping and is meant to promote harmony between nature and human-made beauty. Even with a fair number of people around, it was easy to find quiet moments to take it all in. The surrounding garden is also beautifully maintained, and the path takes you past various traditional features including statues and ponds. Definitely worth visiting if you are in Kyoto. Arrive early if you want that golden light and fewer people in your photos.
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舎利殿は三層構造から成り立っています。一層は寝殿造で、平安貴族の住宅建築を思わせる落ち着いた雰囲気を持っています。二層は武家造で、武士の住居様式が取り入れられ、武家の力強さを感じさせます。三層は禅宗仏殿造で、禅寺の仏堂建築の形式を備えています。 二層と三層の外壁は全面に金箔が施され、光を受けるとまばゆいばかりに輝きます。金という素材は単に豪華さを表すだけでなく、仏教においては「清浄」「永遠」「極楽浄土」を象徴する色であり、舎利殿を通じて仏の世界を現世に表そうとした意図が読み取れます。この金色が鏡湖池に映し出されることで、現実と幻影が重なり合い、まるで浄土が地上に顕現したかのような景観をつくり出します。
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One of many highlights of our travel through Kyoto. As we approached the Golden Pavilion, the reflection on the still water and the contrast with the bright blue sky made for a stunning scene. The entire temple is coated in gold leaf and glistens even more beautifully in the sunlight than you’d expect from photos. It was truly surreal seeing it in person after seeing it in so many travel guides and brochures over the years. I lost count at the number of photos I took to get the best angle and light shot. The current structure dates back to 1955, as the original temple was unfortunately destroyed in 1950. However, it was originally built in 1397 as a retirement villa for shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu before later being converted into a Zen temple. Its design blends Buddhist architecture with garden landscaping and is meant to promote harmony between nature and human-made beauty. Even with a fair number of people around, it was easy to find quiet moments to take it all in. The surrounding garden is also beautifully maintained, and the path takes you past various traditional features including statues and ponds. Definitely worth visiting if you are in Kyoto. Arrive early if you want that golden light and fewer people in your photos.
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舎利殿は三層構造から成り立っています。一層は寝殿造で、平安貴族の住宅建築を思わせる落ち着いた雰囲気を持っています。二層は武家造で、武士の住居様式が取り入れられ、武家の力強さを感じさせます。三層は禅宗仏殿造で、禅寺の仏堂建築の形式を備えています。 二層と三層の外壁は全面に金箔が施され、光を受けるとまばゆいばかりに輝きます。金という素材は単に豪華さを表すだけでなく、仏教においては「清浄」「永遠」「極楽浄土」を象徴する色であり、舎利殿を通じて仏の世界を現世に表そうとした意図が読み取れます。この金色が鏡湖池に映し出されることで、現実と幻影が重なり合い、まるで浄土が地上に顕現したかのような景観をつくり出します。
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