Rokuon-ji Temple (Kinkaku-ji Temple)
鹿苑寺(金閣寺)
This temple began when third generation shogun of the Muromachi shogunate Ashikaga Yoshimitsu inherited the Saionji family's mountain villa and called the villa “Kitayamadono.” After his death it was changed into a Zen temple named “Rokuonji.” The reliquary hall is a three-story building shining beautifully in gold and looks pretty reflected in the Kyokoike (mirror pond). This brilliant architecture was a symbol of Kitayama culture but burned down in a 1950 fire, then was rebuilt in 1955. In 1994 it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- LOCATION
- Kyoto Kyoutoshi Kita-ku Kinkakujichou 1
- PHONE
- 0754610013
- Hours
- [Opening hours for worship]9:00-17:00
- Closed
- open everyday
- Fees
- [Worship fee Friday] [Adults (High school students and above)] 400yen [Small/Junior high school students] 300yen
- Parking Lot
- Available(250spaces)
- Credit Card
- Not available
Reviews
- Reviewed
- 2016-10-15
- Lovely Break
It was nice to sit quietly and have a bowl of matcha tea and a sweet while finishing our visit at kinkaku-ji. It wasnt busy at all despite the huge crowds at the temple and the tea was lovely. more
- Date of visit:
- 2016-10
- Reviewed
- 2016-09-18
- Dont miss it!
It is a tea-house at the exit of the golden temple. The atmosphere there attracted us to enjoy the macha tea being offered though at slightly expensive price. The tea is tasty with a small sweet... more
- Date of visit:
- 2016-08
- Reviewed
- 2016-09-02
- An escape from the crowds
Actually it was better than expected. It is a tea-house at the exit of the golden temple. I wasnt too keen on going as I saw it as a tourist rip-off. However, few things in Japan (at least thats my... more
- Date of visit:
- 2016-08
- Reviewed
- 2022-03-14
- 金閣寺に来たら、ここで休憩でしょ
有料拝観区域内にある抹茶席です。 実物の金閣を見た後、ここでお菓子の金閣を見て、抹茶を頂いて一休み。 コロナの影響で拝観者が極端に少なく、室内にいたのは自分だけでした。 暖かい座敷でゆっくりと抹茶とお菓子を楽しみました。 more
- Date of visit:
- 2022-01
- Reviewed
- 2021-03-03
- 金閣寺の出口近くにある茶屋さん
金閣寺の出口近くにある茶屋さんで、一休みするのにちょうどいい場所に在りました。室内でも庭園でもどちらでも寛ぐ事が出来ます。お抹茶と和菓子のセットで￥500でした。他にお土産物等も買う事が出来ます。ゆっくり出来て良かったです。 more
- Date of visit:
- 2021-02
