Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see
Lakes
Japan

Kinkaku-ji (The Golden Pavilion)

Discover
Places to see
Lakes
Japan

Kinkaku-ji (The Golden Pavilion)

Highlight • Religious Site

Kinkaku-ji (The Golden Pavilion)

Hiking

4.9

(69)

Running

5.0

(5)

Save

Share

  • More

  • Save

    Share

  • More

  • Take Me There

    Tips

    May 9, 2018

    Hiking

    Maybe one of the most famous pictures of Kyoto. The golden temple Kinkaku-ji, reflected in the waters of Kyōkōchi, the mirror pond. A breathtaking picture that you should not miss.

    If possible, do not go to the main rush times, it gets really busy here. The temple opens already at 09:00 clock, there are still little rice groups on the way ...
    Translated by

    April 26, 2024

    Hiking

    The entrance fee is currently 500 yen. The park and the temple are beautiful, but it is very crowded.
    Translated by

    October 24, 2024

    Hiking

    Its famous Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku)—actually a pagoda made to house the sacred relics of the Buddha—has given this temple the popular name of Kinkaku-ji (“Temple of the Golden Pavilion”), however …

    Sign up for a free komoot account to get 4 more insider tips and takes.

    Sign up for free

    Nearby routes

    Best routes near Kinkaku-ji (The Golden Pavilion)

    20

    hikers

    #1.

    Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion) – Kinkaku-ji (The Golden Pavilion) loop from 円町

    6.30km

    01:40

    60m

    60m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Easy

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Hard

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Moderate

    Details

    Informations

    Elevation 100 m

    Weather

    Powered by Foreca

    Today

    Thursday 2 April

    19°C

    4°C

    0 %

    Additional weather tips

    Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

    Most visited during

    January

    February

    March

    April

    May

    June

    July

    August

    September

    October

    November

    December

    Other Popular Places to Check Out

    Nishiki Market

    Explore
    RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepackingSitemap
    Download the app
    Follow Us on Socials

    © komoot GmbH

    Privacy Policy