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Kinkaku-ji (The Golden Pavilion)

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Kinkaku-ji (The Golden Pavilion)

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    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 ...
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    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 …
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    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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    Kinkaku-ji (The Golden Pavilion) – Wishing Stones loop from 円町

    6.31km

    01:40

    60m

    60m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 100 m

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