Kinkaku-ji · Kyoto: visitor guide

North Kyoto · UNESCO · Zen

The visit follows a one-way garden route and the pavilion interior is not entered. Its gold leaf is most vivid in morning light. It pairs efficiently with Ryoan-ji and Ninna-ji.

1 Kinkakuji-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto

Daily 9am–5pm

Adult ¥500

No reservation · Open year-round

At 9am opening or 60–90 min before closing

45–60 minutes

Keep the main viewpoint moving and check tripod restrictions on site.