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Kinkaku-ji
The Golden Pavilion, a Zen temple covered in gold leaf, mirrored in its pond.
- Editor's score
- 4.7
- Visit
- 45 min
- Price
- €
About
Originally a shogun's retirement villa from the 14th century, the pavilion was rebuilt in 1955 after a monk burned it down. Its upper floors are covered in gold leaf. The path loops around the pond and garden.
Best time to go: At opening, around 9 am, or on a sunny afternoon when the gold reflects in the pond.
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