Trek Zone

Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto

#2 among attractions in Kyoto

Buddhist architecture, Temple, Top attraction, Unesco
Kinkaku-ji

Facts and practical information

Local name: 鹿苑寺 Completed: 1397 (627 years ago)Unesco: from 1994Area: 22.98 acres (0.0359 mi²)Architectural style: Shinden-zukuri, ZenshūyōCoordinates: 35°2'22"N, 135°43'44"E
Address

1 Kinkakujichō, Kita-ku, KyotoKyoto 603-8361 Japan

Contact
+81 75-461-0013
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Day trips

Kinkaku-ji – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ryōan-ji, Ninna-ji, Daitoku-ji, Kitano Tenmangū.

  • ryoan ji kyoto0.7 miSW
  • ninna ji kyoto1.1 miSW
  • daitoku ji kyoto1 miE
  • kitano tenmangu kyoto0.7 miSE
  • toji in kyoto0.6 miSW
  • hirano shrine kyoto0.5 miS
  • taizo in kyoto1.3 miSW
  • kyoto museum for world peace0.4 miS
  • myoshin ji kyoto1.3 miSW
  • koto in kyoto0.8 miE
  • kyoto city archaeological museum1.4 miSE

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Kinkaku-ji open?

Kinkaku-ji is open:
  • Monday 9 am - 5 pm
  • Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
  • Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
  • Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
  • Friday 9 am - 5 pm
  • Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
  • Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Kinkaku-ji?

Nearby attractions include Kyoto Museum for World Peace, Kyoto (11 min walk), Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto (13 min walk), Hirano Shrine, Kyoto (14 min walk), Tōji-in, Kyoto (17 min walk).

How to get to Kinkaku-ji by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kinkaku-ji:

Bus
  • Kinkakuji-michi • Lines: 101, 102 (8 min walk)
  • Waratenjin mae • Lines: 101, 102 (9 min walk)

Light rail
  • Kitano-Hakubaichō • Lines: B (22 min walk)
  • Tōjiin • Lines: B (22 min walk)

Train
  • Myoshinji (28 min walk)

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