Kyoto Attractions｜World Heritage Site Kinkaku-ji Temple

The official name of Kinkaku-ji Temple is "King's Garden Temple". It is one of the must-see attractions for tourists visiting Kyoto and was designated as a World Heritage Site in 1994. It was built in 1394 by Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. Because of its magnificent appearance and the golden pavilion reflected in the lake, it is called the "Golden Pavilion" by everyone. It was the villa of Saionji Kyoukyou during the Kamakura period. 📍Address: 1 Kinkakuji-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto 🕒Opening hours: 9:00～17:00 🎫Tickets: Adults 500 yen 🚌Public transportation: Kyoto City Bus: 12, 59, 101, 102, 111, 204, 205 to Kinkakuji Road #Japan must-visit check-in spots