Kinkaku-ji

Marvel at the stunning gold-leaf covered top floors reflecting over the serene mirror pond, an unmissable iconic sight despite the crowds.

In their own words: “Next is the iconic Golden Pavilion. Despite its massive popularity, this is still an unmissable site. Its top floors are covered in gold leaf, which then reflect over a serene mirror pond.”

Marvel at Kinkaku-ji's stunning golden facade, covered in real gold leaf, and admire its perfect reflection in the surrounding pond within its beautiful gardens.

In their own words: “We entered for 500 yen each and were taken through these beautiful gardens before spotting the temple in the distance. No wonder it’s referred to as the Golden Temple, those two top floors are covered in real gold leaf. I’ve seen pictures of this temple before, but being here, it’s gorgeous.”

Visit around noon to avoid the morning crowds and admire the stunning Golden Pavilion reflecting in the pond.

In their own words: “The next place is Kinkakuji Temple. It opens at 9 AM, but it gets crowded right after opening, so it's recommended to visit around noon.”