Kinkaku-ji’s gleaming Golden Pavilion, its top two floors sheathed in thin gold leaf, appears to float above a mirror-like pond — an image that defines Kyoto’s timeless beauty. Stroll the peaceful paths, soak up the Zen atmosphere, and capture seasonal moments from cherry blossoms to fiery autumn leaves reflected in the water.

Nearby Spots

Ryoan-ji

Daitoku-ji

Ninna-ji

Kamigamo Shrine

Nijo Castle

Popular in Osaka & Kansai

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Kiyomizu-dera

Arashiyama

Gion

Nishiki Market

Osaka Castle