- But ever since then, there is one thing that even some Japanese people have misunderstood. It is that the first floor of Kinkakuji isn’t covered with gold.
- Taking in the view while strolling Kinkakuji’s garden pathways is a timeless experience. ... Like most Kyoto sites, Kinkakuji is easy to do by yourself.
- Kinkakuji Temple (also known as the Golden Pavilion) is one of the most iconic and famous places in Japan.
- Located in 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto Prefecture in Japan, Kinkakuji (金閣寺) is a Zen Buddhist temple in the Shokokuji School of the Rinzai sect.
- Although its official name is "Rokuonji Temple", this golden pavilion is more commonly referred to as "Kinkakuji".
- The Kinkakuji temple is a popular destination for tourists to take pictures. ... Kinkakuji is an impressive structure built overlooking a large pond.
- Kinkaku-ji Temple has been designated as the World Heritage List as part of the ‘Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto’. kinkakuji-08.
- Kinkakuji is recognised by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site, and is one of the 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites that can be found in Kyoto.