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Ginkaku-ji
Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion) · 606-8402
Rating
4.5(17,576)
Typical visit
1h
With kids
Suitable
Admission
< €10/pers
About
A 15th-century Zen temple surrounded by moss gardens and a sand mound evoking Mount Fuji.
This Zen temple founded in the 15th century offers a pleasant stroll through gardens where green moss carpets the ground beneath trees. A white sand mound, shaped to represent Mount Fuji, punctuates the route. Admission is 1000 ¥ in cash.
What we love
Mixed indoor/outdoorArchitectural / AestheticAdultsLight (easy walking)Budget (<€10/pers)No booking neededHistoric / HeritageYear-roundSelf-guided visitNature immersionWorldwide must-seeCouples / RomanticSolo travelerMedium (1-2h)Peaceful / QuietSpiritual / MeditativeAuthentic / Local
Opening hours
Monday
08:30 – 17:00
Tuesday
08:30 – 17:00
Wednesday
08:30 – 17:00
Thursday
08:30 – 17:00
Friday
08:30 – 17:00
Saturday
08:30 – 17:00
Sunday
08:30 – 17:00
Location
2 Ginkakujichō, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8402, JaponDirections
Reviews
4.5
17,576 reviews
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