Did You Know These Facts About Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) ?
The temple was burned down in 1950 by a novice monk and was later reconstructed in 1955, replicating the original 14th-century design.
The reflection of the golden pavilion in the pond in front of it is a celebrated image throughout Japan.
Kinkaku-ji, also known as the Golden Pavilion, is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan, famous for its top two floors completely covered in gold leaf.
Kinkaku-ji is set in a magnificent Japanese strolling garden that reflects the change of the seasons.
Originally built in 1397 as a retirement villa for Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, it was converted into a Zen temple by his son after his death.
Verified & Trusted Contact Information for Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Address:
Kinkaku-ji, 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361, Japan
Official Website: www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
Latitude: 35.0394
Longitude: 135.7292
Map for Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Kamigyō-ku Current Weather
Local Temp: 4.2℃ / 39.6℉
High: 4.2℃ / 39.6℉
Low: 3.3℃ / 37.9℉
Humidity: 72 %
