Golden Pavilion is a arcitecture of Kinkaku-ji temple. This place is the one of the most famous sight in Japan. When you go through its first gate, you will face to its astonishing feature of Golden Pavilion. You should lose your words.
This pavilion was constructed in 1397 by shogun Yoshimitsu Ashikaga as his retairement villa. In 1950 it was burned down with an arson of young monk. But it was rebuild after 5 years later.
access
Kyoto city, Kita-ku, Kinkaku-ji-cho 1
Tel : 075-461-0013
city bus “Kinkakuji-michi” bus stop, walk 3 minutes
parking 300JPY/1 hour
Open 9:00 – Close 17:00
The time required about 40 minutes
No close day
adult fee 400JPY / child 300JPY
No need reservation
website
金閣寺 | 臨済宗相国寺派
正式名称を鹿苑寺といい、相国寺の塔頭寺院の一つ。舎利殿「金閣」が特に有名なため一般的に金閣寺と呼ばれています。
www.shokoku-ji.jp
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