Rokuon ji temple is well known as Kinkaku ji temple(Golden pavilion).

When people come to Kyoto, most of tours includes visiting both Ginkaku ji and Kinkaku ji.

This temple is located in north western area of Kyoto and a little bit far from Kyoto station.



People need 30min for looking aroung in Kinkaku ji.

Kinkaku ji was constructed in 1398 as a villa for Yoshimitsu Ashikaga, then, it changed to Zen temple and has consisted of 3 floors.

1st floor is a classic aristocratic mansion style. 2nd floor is drawing room style and 3rd one is Zen style.

Kyochiko(A Mirror pond) is also famous. The scenery of projecting the Kinkakuji Temple on the water surface is great view. Everytime I go to Kyoto, Everytime I go to Kinkaku ji. Why? Because it’s so beautiful.

-Rokuon ji temple( Kinkaku ji)-

[Address] Kinkaku ji 1, Kita ku, Kyoto


[Access] Kinkaku ji station /Bus No.101 or 205 from Kyoto station (50min)


[Time] 10:00 ~17:00


[Fee] Adult ¥400 Child¥300

[Additional infomation]

Ninna ji temple and Ryoan ji temple is located near Kinkaku ji .

If one plans to go to Kinkaku ji,one can also visit Ryoan ji(Rock garden),

Ninna ji temple( World heritage& the greatest gate) and even Myoshin ji temple.

It is good to go to Arashiyama&Sagano area from stations of Arashiyama line near those temples.