Rokuon-ji

Historic Site in Kyoto€€

1 Kinkakujichō, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361, Japan

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A Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto featuring a reliquary with its top two floors covered in gold leaf. It is a serene, iconic site set within meticulously landscaped gardens.

Written from public posts on Instagram. Updated Sep 2026.

Highlights

  • Golden Pavilion reliquary
  • Landscaped gardens
  • World Heritage Site
  • National Special Historic Site

Details

Hours
Mon–Sun09:00–17:00
Address
1 Kinkakujichō, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361, Japan
Coordinates
35.03950, 135.72940

Good to know

Rokuon-ji is a historic site in Kyoto, Japan. A Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto featuring a reliquary with its top two floors covered in gold leaf. It is a serene, iconic site set within meticulously landscaped gardens.

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