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Kinkaku-ji (The Golden Pavilion)
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Paul
May 15, 2026
Hiking
Kinkaku-ji 金閣寺 "Golden Pavilion Temple", Kyoto
Kinkaku-ji 金閣寺, Ger. "Golden Pavilion Temple / 20Kg Gold"), actually Rokuon-ji (鹿苑寺, Ger. "Deer Garden Temple"), is a Buddhist temple in the northwest of …
Kinkaku-ji 金閣寺, Ger. "Golden Pavilion Temple / 20Kg Gold"), actually Rokuon-ji (鹿苑寺, Ger. "Deer Garden Temple"), is a Buddhist temple in the northwest of …
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Maik
May 9, 2018
Hiking
Maybe one of the most famous pictures of Kyoto. The golden temple Kinkaku-ji, reflected in the waters of Kyōkōchi, the mirror pond. A breathtaking picture that you should not miss.
If possible, do not go to the main rush times, it gets really busy here. The temple opens already at 09:00 clock, there are still little rice groups on the way ...
If possible, do not go to the main rush times, it gets really busy here. The temple opens already at 09:00 clock, there are still little rice groups on the way ...
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Mathis
April 26, 2024
Hiking
The entrance fee is currently 500 yen. The park and the temple are beautiful, but it is very crowded.
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Best routes near Kinkaku-ji (The Golden Pavilion)
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hikers
6.31km
01:40
60m
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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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19.6km
05:03
110m
100m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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22.0km
05:42
130m
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
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