- Oh no, it had to be covered in gold – entirely! That’s how Kinkakuji was created, a private villa to a ruler who wanted to become a god.
- My family visited many temples in Japan. Kinkakuji Temple was the most impressive. ... Kinkakuji Temple: the Golden Pavilion.
- My family visited many temples in Japan. Kinkakuji Temple was the most impressive. ... Kinkakuji Temple: the Golden Pavilion.
- Kinkakuji, or the Golden Pavilion, is one of the top stops for anyone visiting Kyoto, and one of Japan’s most popular buildings.
- My family visited many temples in Japan. Kinkakuji Temple was the most impressive. ... Kinkakuji Temple: the Golden Pavilion.
- Kinkakuji was built to echo the extravagant Kitayama culture that developed in the wealthy aristocratic circles of Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times.
- While you are at Kinkakuji with Kids Kinkakuji is open from 9am-5pm daily ( I wouldn’t arrive later than 4pm though) and costs 400 yen to enter.
- A tree-lined road leads you to the pond, in the middle of which stands Kinkakuji, showing off its golden exterior.
- Nestled snuggly between Daitokuji Temple, Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, and Ryoanji Temple is Kinkakuji Temple, one of the most popular buildings found in Japan.
- Kinkakuji Temple. Thanks for sharing!