Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion): Tickets & Pass Coverage
45 min - 1 h
Zen Buddhist Temple
Original 1397; rebuilt 1955 after a 1950 fire
1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Japan
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
¥500
N/A
9:00 - 17:00 daily.
No reservation required for general admission.
A UNESCO World Heritage Zen Buddhist temple, its top two floors covered in gold leaf, reflected in the surrounding pond garden.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | ¥500 | Walk-up, ticket at the gate | |
| With Kyoto Subway & Bus One-Day Pass | Discount not confirmed | Partner-facility status unverified |
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Ticket Options
¥500
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
Kinkaku-ji, formally Rokuon-ji, is a UNESCO World Heritage Zen Buddhist temple whose top two floors are covered in gold leaf, its reflection shimmering across the surrounding pond garden. It is one of Kyoto's single most-photographed sights.
What to See: Top Highlights
The Golden Pavilion
The gold-leaf-covered three-story structure, reflected in Kyoko-chi ("Mirror Pond").
The Stroll Garden
A Muromachi-period pond garden designed to be viewed along a set walking path.
Sekkatei Teahouse
A small teahouse near the exit, added in the Edo period.
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Is This Covered by a Kyoto Pass?
Compare Kyoto PassesNot confirmed. Kyoto has no city-wide admission pass, but the official Kyoto City Subway & Bus One-Day Pass does carry "Welcome Offer" discounts at roughly 50 partner facilities — whether Kinkaku-ji is one of them could not be independently verified, so this is marked unconfirmed rather than assumed.
Kyoto City Subway & Bus One-Day Pass
Not confirmed by the provider. Not confirmed either way whether Kinkaku-ji is among the pass's ~50 "Welcome Offer" partner facilities. Left UNKNOWN rather than guessed.
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