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Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) – Kyoto Imperial Palace Park loop from 丸太町

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Japan

Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) – Kyoto Imperial Palace Park loop from 丸太町

Hard

4.3

(4)

60

riders

Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) – Kyoto Imperial Palace Park loop from 丸太町

02:41

38.5km

610m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 32.4 km for 8 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.11 km

Nijō Castle

Highlight • Castle

The highlights of this place are the beautiful wooden entrance gate (within the walls of the castle) and the gardens around the castle. It takes some time to find where …

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2

5.81 km

Kinkaku-ji bike parking

Highlight • Parking

Immediately marked on Komoot, but we were also kindly directed to the parking lot.

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3

5.82 km

Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)

Highlight • Religious Site

The Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji) itself is truly impressive. Even without bright sunshine, the temple covered in gold leaf has a very special look and is beautifully reflected in the pond …

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6.20 km

三條天皇陵

Archaeological Site

11.0 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

11.3 km

氷室分れ

Mountain Pass

19.2 km

Mochikoshi Pass

Mountain Pass

8

31.0 km

Daishōgun-jinja

Highlight • Religious Site

Small but very beautiful Shinto shrine ⛩️

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9

37.9 km

Kyoto Imperial Palace Park

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful park with beautiful wide avenues and many beautiful trees. In autumn the colors are breathtaking. Please note, you are not allowed to cycle and park your bicycle everywhere.

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B

38.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.9 km

9.39 km

5.46 km

4.77 km

510 m

455 m

Surfaces

29.4 km

4.82 km

3.32 km

511 m

396 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Monday 31 August

33°C

24°C

45 %

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