Kinkakuji Temple is a Zen Temple where the top two
floors are covered in gold leaf. It is also known as the
Golden Pavilion and is located in the northern part of
Kyoto. It was originally the retirement villa of Ashikaga
Yoshimitsu, the shogun at the time, but with his passing
in 1408 the complex was converted into a Zen temple of
the Rinzai Sect. The building has been burned down
many times in history, but the most recent one was in
1950 when a monk accidentally set the structure on fire.
Kinkakuji was later rebuilt in 1955.
The gold structure is situated in a place that overlooks a
giant pond and at the top of the building is a golden
phoenix. When Kinkakuji was built it was during a time
when extravagance was a sign of the aristocrats. Around
the grounds you can see the former living quarters of the
head priest where there are beautifully painted sliding
doors (fusuma). Unfortunately it is not open to the public
to enter. The Sekkatei Teahouse was added to Kinkakuji
in Edo Period and can be found before the exit. You can
also relax in the tea area and enjoy some green tea with
a sweet snack.
Group Tour | Luxury
15 Days 14 Nights | from US $5698.00
Start Date | End Date | Twin/Triple | Start City | End City | Style | Compare | Status |
---|
Group Tour | Luxury
14 Days 13 Nights | from US $5098.00
Start Date | End Date | Twin/Triple | Start City | End City | Style | Compare | Status |
---|
Group Tour | Luxury
11 Days 10 Nights | from US $3998.00
Start Date | End Date | Twin/Triple | Start City | End City | Style | Compare | Status |
---|
Group Tour | Luxury
22 Days 21 Nights | from US $8198.00
Start Date | End Date | Twin/Triple | Start City | End City | Style | Compare | Status |
---|
Group Tour | Luxury
16 Days 15 Nights | from US $5798.00
Start Date | End Date | Twin/Triple | Start City | End City | Style | Compare | Status |
---|