Kinkakuji Temple or Golden Pavilion KYOTO JAPAN
Saturday, May 03, 2014Walk with ChaMike in Japan | Kinkakuji Temple or Golden Pavilion
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| Kinkakuji Temple or Golden Pavilion |
From Kyoto Station we rode a Kyoto City Bus 205 and for about 40 minutes we were at Kinakakuji-Michi bus stop which was just a few minutes walking distance to the entrance of the temple.
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| Priests' living quarters |
After paying Y400 (P175) entrance fee, we eagerly proceeded to the gate. The place was packed with tourists and we even saw a number of Filipinos making their way to the site.
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| Ticket? This was given to us after we paid for the entrance fee |
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| Chinese style gate |
Tourists are only allowed to witness the beauty of the temple from a distance which is across the pond. But the sight of the Golden Pavilion from afar didn't disappoint. Because of its golden color the temple stands out from its surrounding. It looks stunning! My pictures didn't do it justice at all!
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| Shiny Shimmering Pavilion |
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| a closer look |
Because the temple is overlooking a large pond and surrounded by trees the shiny gold image of the pavilion and the trees around it are reflected on the water which makes the image looks more amazing.
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| Amazing reflection on the pond |
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| A Pinoy offered to take our picture and in return he asked us to take a photo of him |
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| Golden Pavilion's back area |
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| top two stories covered in gold leaf |
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| Muromachi Period garden design |
After getting as many pictures as we can, we walked our way toward the exit and saw some interesting sites along the way.
Sekkatei Tea House was built during the Edo Period. It offers a beautiful view of the Kinkakuji Temple during sunset.
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| Sekkatei Tea House |
Visitor's Tea House is a place that serves matcha whipped green tea and sweets.
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| Visitor's Tea House |
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| Fudo Hall |
It has an incense altar in front which is believed to bestow good health by wafting the incense fumes to the body.
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| Incense which is believed to bestow good health |
Visitors also offer prayer candles for Y50 (P22). Each candle has a specific purpose.
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| prayer candle for Y50 (P22) |
When I saw these particular set of candles, I teased Mike on the idea of offering one and I got no reaction from him- hahaha!
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| Got marriage? |
The best time to visit Kinkakuji is during morning where there are only few tourists. Nevertheless the view of the Golden Pavilion is undoubtedly stunning at anytime of the day.
Details
Opening: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
No closing day
Fee: Y400 (P175)
How to get here: From Kyoto Station ride a Kyoto City Bus number 101 or 205 in about 40 minutes and for 230 yen
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