[Kyoto Kitayama] Golden Silence Sparkling on the Water’s Surface. A Journey to Calm Your Heart at "Kinkaku-ji"


🏯[Kyoto Kitayama] Golden Silence Sparkling on the Water’s Surface. A Journey to Calm Your Heart at "Kinkaku-ji"🌿✨

Everyone has heard the name "Kinkaku-ji (officially called Rokuon-ji)" at least once.

But when you actually see that golden brilliance right before your eyes, it’s breathtakingly beautiful, peaceful, and feels as if time has stopped.



🌟 A World Heritage Site Wrapped in Gold
The dazzling Kinkaku reflected in the mirror-like Kyoko-chi Pond.
Whether on a clear blue sky day, a rainy day, or a snowy day, it shows a different kind of beauty each time☁️❄️

The upper floors house relics of Buddha (Sharira), and the pavilion covered in gold leaf is truly a symbol of the "Pure Land of Bliss."
You’ll find yourself simply mesmerized by its beauty…



🌿 A Quiet Journey Through Moss Gardens and Walking Paths
Within the grounds, there are charming moss gardens, small halls, and scenic spots,
places filled with the “Kyoto ambiance that photos can’t capture.”

🍵 Near the exit, there’s also a tea house, perfect for a relaxing break after visiting Kinkaku-ji.



📍 Kinkaku-ji (Rokuon-ji)
1 Kinkakuji-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
🕰️ Visiting Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM / Admission: 500 yen for adults
🚃 Access: About 40 minutes by city bus from Kyoto Station
🔗 Official Website



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✨ “Ah, I’m so glad I came to Kyoto after all.”
A quiet and dazzling place that makes you feel this way.
Kinkaku-ji is a place you’ll want to visit again and again—be sure to stop by during your trip🌿🌅

Post by taniさん | Jun 7, 2025

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