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🏛️ Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion)

Attraction📌 Kyoto

Golden Pavilion

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Maybe this is a hot take, maybe it's not, but considering the popularity of this I would give it a miss. The experience here basically boils down to shuffling along a path through the gardens, to get to a nice view of the temple, to be asked to take photos for people, and then to shuffle out again. This is the cliche over tourism spot, avoid it!

Photos

Golden Pavilion in bright sun
Last updated: 10/22/2025