Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) is the main building of Rikuon-ji Temple.
In 1397 construction started on the Golden Pavilion as a retirement villa for shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. It was after the death of Yoshimitsu, in 1408, that Kinkakuji was converted into a Zen temple .
The present building dates from 1955 as the pavilion was burnt by a fanatic monk in 1950.
The pond near the Golden Pavilion is called Kyoko-chi (Mirror Pond).
The garden remains as it was in former days and can be enjoyed as it was hundreds of years ago.
In 1994 Kinkakuji was registered on the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
Times and Prices
Admission: 400 Yen
Hours: 0930 - 17:00
Location
North west area.
How to Get There
City bus No 205. Get off at Kinkakuji-michi
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