Rokuon-ji
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1 Kinkakujichō, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361, Japan
About
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–Sun 09:00–17:00 - Address
- 1 Kinkakujichō, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361, Japan
- Phone
- +81 75-461-0013
- 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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