Kinkakuji Temple(Kita-ku)

Step by Step

1. The majestic reliquary hall covered in gold is famous
2. A lot of tourists visit this temple
3. There also is a place to rest on the premises
4. Head to the admission reception desk
5. Split into groups or individuals and continue
6. Pay the admission fee
7. This is a lucky charm of your visit
8. You’ll see the Golden Pavilion as soon as you enter
9. On sunny days and when there is no wind you can see the “upside down Kinkaku” reflected on the surface of the water
10. There are various sights on the vast grounds
11. One of those highlights is the 600-year-old pine tree “Rikushu”
12. The spring water of the “Galaxy Fountain” which the Shogun is said to have used to brew tea
13. The stone hit by the waterfall looks like a carp and is thus called the “Carp Stone”
14. Many tourists throw money towards these stone statues
15. A tea room made in the Edo period called “Sekka-tei”
16. There is also a space where you can rest on site
17. The “Fudodo” is said to be the oldest building of the Kinkakuji Temple
18. You can also buy votive tablets here
19. There are many shops selling Japanese sweets
20. Why don’t you come sightseeing the Kinkakuji Temple?
21. Directions to Kinkakuji from JR Kyoto Station
22. Start from the JR Line Platform (West Exit)
23. Turn right
24. Move downstairs
25. Turn right
26. Turn left
27. Head towards bus stop B3
28. Take a bus to the Kinkakuji and Kitaoji Temple
29. Looking at the bus stop, continue to the right
30. Turn right
31. Continue straight
32. Cross the street
33. Turn left
34. Arrival at Kinkakuji Temple