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| Japanese script: | 金閣寺 |
| Area: | Kyoto |
| Address: | 1 Kinkakuji-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto [map] |
| Phone: | +81 75-461-0013 |
| Access: |
1.2 km from Ryōanji Station Kitano Line (B7) 1.3 km from Kitano-Hakubaichō Station Kitano Line (B9) 1.4 km from Tōjiin Station Kitano Line (B8) |
| Hours: | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Admission: |
Adults: ¥400 Children: ¥300 |
| Website: | http://www.shokoku-ji.jp/top.php |
Literally the ‘temple of the golden pavilion’, this stunning gold covered building is considered to be one of the most beautiful buildings in Japan and is a popular Kyoto symbol.
Kinkakuji dates from 1397 when a shogun bought the villa from the previous owners and converted it to the complex you see today.
In 1950, the pavillion was destroyed by fire when a novice monk set it ablaze and then tried to commit suicide. Although the monk survived, his mother threw herself in front of a train in shame.
For admission, children from High School age up are considered as adults.
