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The Golden Pavilion of Kinkaku-ji reflected in its pond, surrounded by pine trees under a blue sky.
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Kinkaku-ji

Kinkaku-ji, officially Rokuon-ji, is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto built as the villa of shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu and turned into a temple after his death in 1408. Its Golden Pavilion, with the upper two floors covered in gold leaf, stands by a pond in a stroll garden; the present building was rebuilt in 1955 after an arson fire in 1950.

Good to know

Opening hours
Mon–Sun 09:00–17:00

Hours checked October 16, 2026 · source shokoku-ji.jp

When to go

Today’s hoursAll weekHide week
Mon09:00–17:00
Tue09:00–17:00
Wed09:00–17:00
Thu09:00–17:00
Fri09:00–17:00
Sat09:00–17:00
Sun09:00–17:00

Nearby

Ryōan-ji

religious building

Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours of Kinkaku-ji?

Opening hours: Mon–Sun 09:00–17:00.

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