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What to expect
Kinkaku-ji, also known as the Golden Pavilion, is a Zen Buddhist temple and a popular tourist attraction. The temple's top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf, and it is surrounded by a beautiful garden and a large pond. The pavilion is three stories high and has a unique architecture, with each floor representing a different style. The first floor is built in the Shinden style, the second floor is built in the Bukke style and has its exterior completely covered in gold leaf, and the third floor is built in the style of a Chinese Zen Hall and is gilded inside and out. Visitors can view the pavilion from across the pond and walk through the temple's gardens, which have retained their original design. The temple also features other interesting spots, such as the Sekkatei Teahouse and Fudo Hall, which houses a statue of Fudo Myoo
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Activities: We visited the Golden Pavilion. It's a beautiful place. The Golden Pavilion, entirely covered in gold leaf, is reflected in the small pond at its feet, in the middle of a pretty park
Highlights: It was an unforgettable experience! We enjoyed the atmosphere of the place and the beauty of the pavilion ✨
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Activities: We visited the beautiful Golden Pavilion, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and enjoyed its gold-plated structure reflected in the coy pond
Highlights: We were impressed by the Golden Pavilion, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and its beautiful reflection on the pond ✨
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Activities: We explored the gold-plated, 3-story pagoda, which is one of the most photographed spots in Kyoto. We also enjoyed the beautiful gardens and spotted fish in the coy pond
Highlights: The kids loved spotting the fish in the coy pond and exploring the beautiful gardens surrounding the golden pagoda. It was truly mesmerizing ✨
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Activities: We went to Kinkaku-ji, a UNESCO World Heritage site. We took the bus to the northwest of Kyoto. The current temple is a replica, the original having burned down in 1950
Highlights: The gold-leafed temple was amazing. We were glad to finally see it under a beautiful white coat after having missed it before. A must see! ✨
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