KyotoKita Ward
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
A golden pavilion built in 1397, perfectly reflected in its mirror pond—one of the world's most photographed structures and Kyoto's iconic image.
Tips
- ·Entry ¥500, open 9am–5pm
- ·About 40 minutes by City Bus 101 or 205 from Kyoto Station (day pass recommended)
- ·UNESCO World Heritage (1994); one-way route only (20 min)—no backtracking allowed