Places › Kyoto, Nara, Osaka & Kansai · Temple
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) 鹿苑寺
Must-seeWorld Heritage SiteZen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan
史About
Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺; Japanese pronunciation:, lit. 'Temple of the Golden Pavilion'), officially named Rokuon-ji (鹿苑寺;, lit. 'Deer Garden Temple'), is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan and a tourist attraction. It is designated as a World Heritage Site, a National Special Historic Site, a National Special Landscape, and one of the 17 Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto. The temple is nicknamed after its reliquary (shariden), the Golden Pavilion (金閣, Kinkaku), whose top two floors are coated in 0.5 μm gold leaf. The current pavilion was rebuilt in 1955 after being destroyed in an arson attack.
Text from Wikipedia: Kinkaku-ji — CC BY-SA 4.0. Read more on Wikipedia →
要Quick facts
| Type | Temple |
|---|---|
| Location | Kita-ku, Kyoto |
| Founded | 1397 |
| Designations | part of UNESCO World Heritage Site National Treasure of Japan Special Historic Site Special Place of Scenic Beauty |
| Official website | shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji |
| Nearest stations | Tōjiin Ritsumeikan University Station · 1.4 km Keifuku Kitano Line Kitano-Hakubaichō Station · 1.4 km Keifuku Kitano Line Ryōanji Station · 1.5 km Keifuku Kitano Line Distances are in a straight line; walking routes are longer. |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
© OpenStreetMap contributors
Opening hours and fees change — check the official website before you go.
Data: Wikidata (CC0)
旅Kyoto tours
Live prices and reviews from GetYourGuide. Many tours can be cancelled for free — check each listing.
Ad: we may earn a commission if you book through these links, at no extra cost to you.
写Photos
見Things to look for here
Buddhism in Japan日本の仏教
Zen禅宗
Sika deerニホンジカ
Japanese gardens日本庭園
World Heritage Sites in Japan日本の世界遺産旅Planning a trip to Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)?
Hotels near Kyoto Station
Ad: we may earn a commission if you book through these links, at no extra cost to you.
問Questions visitors ask
What is Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)?
Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺; Japanese pronunciation: [kʲiꜜŋ.
Where is Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)?
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) is in Kita-ku, Kyoto. The nearest station is Tōjiin Ritsumeikan University Station (about 1.4 km in a straight line).
Is Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Yes. Its designations include: part of UNESCO World Heritage Site; National Treasure of Japan; Special Historic Site.
When was Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) founded?
1397, according to Wikidata.
What are the opening hours of Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)?
Hours and fees change by season and for events. Please check the official website before you go: https://www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
近Also in Kyoto
稲荷Must-seeFushimi Inari TaishaShrine · Kyoto · 5 hidden details
寺Must-see世界遺産Kiyomizu-deraTemple · Kyoto
寺Must-see世界遺産Tenryū-ji & ArashiyamaTemple · Kyoto
城Must-see世界遺産Nijō CastleCastle · Kyoto
寺世界遺産Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion)Temple · Kyoto
寺世界遺産Ryōan-jiTemple · Kyoto
寺Sanjūsangen-dōTemple · Kyoto
社Yasaka Shrine (Gion)Shrine · KyotoOpen the scanner and compare →