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  1. www.japan-guide.com › e › e3908Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) - Kyoto Travel - japan-guide.com

    Temple building covered in gold. Kinkakuji (金閣寺, Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. Formally known as Rokuonji, the temple was the retirement villa of the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, and according to his will it became a Zen temple of the Rinzai sect after his death ...

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Kinkaku-jiKinkaku-ji - Wikipedia

    Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺, 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. It is one of the most popular buildings in Kyoto, attracting many visitors annually.

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  4. www.insidekyoto.com › kinkaku-ji-temple-the-goldenThe Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji) - Inside Kyoto

    May 17, 2024 · Kinkaku-ji golden temple pavilion. Rising above its reflecting pond like an apparition, the golden hall of Kinkaku-ji is Kyoto’s most impressive sight, especially if you’re there on the four or five days per year when it’s covered in snow. The only problem is, as you might guess, that it’s almost always packed with visitors.

  5. kyoto.travel › en › shrine_templeKinkaku-ji Temple (The Golden Pavilion) | Kyoto City Official ...

    Seen reflected in the adjoining "mirror pond" with its small islands of rock and pine, Kinkaku-ji Temple, "The Golden Pavilion," is a breathtaking must-see. The building's first purpose was to serve the retiring Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu (1358-1409) as a residence.

  6. thenavigatio.com › kinkakuji-kyoto-golden-pavilionVisiting Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto - Everything you need to know

    Jul 2, 2019 · Kyoto’s golden pavilion is located quite far from the city centre. You can get there by bus or by train. From Kyoto Station, you can get bus number 101 or 205 for ¥230 and you will get to Kinkaku-Ji in about 45 minutes. Please note that busses can get crowded during the day, especially on weekends. We took the train to get to Kinkaku-Ji.

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  8. www.kanpai-japan.com › kyoto › kinkaku-jiKinkaku-ji - Kyoto’s Golden Pavilion Temple - Kanpai Japan

    Kinkaku-ji is the vernacular name of Rokuon-ji, a Buddhist temple located in the north of Kyoto. The famous place of worship is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage and is very popular among tourists. It was nicknamed "Golden Pavilion" due to it is wonderfully gilded main hall. Contents.

  9. www.japan.travel › en › spotKinkakuji Temple | Travel Japan (Japan National Tourism ...

    A must-visit exemplary temple for those traveling to Kyoto. A renowned Zen Buddhist temple with centuries of history, Rokuonji Temple is more widely known today as Kinkakuji Temple―a name derived from the famed Golden Pavilion (reliquary hall) that serves as the centerpiece of the temple grounds. This three-tiered pavilion covered in gold ...

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