Kyoto: Kinkaku-ji Temple & Serene Garden Guided Tour with Tickets

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| Kyoto, Japan

Features

Free Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

3 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Exclusive access to Golden Hall (National treasure) and Sutra Hall
Admission Fee (Kinkaku-ji and Ninna-ji)
Transportation fee from Kinkaku-ji to Ninna-ji (taxi)
Chanting session by a monk
Local Guide
Q&A session and photo with a monk

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
*The details of the itinerary at Ninna-ji Temple may be subject to change due to the temple's circumstances.

Experience the contrast between two UNESCO World Heritage temples in Kyoto: the lavish Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji), built by a samurai, and the peaceful Ninnaji Temple, steeped in imperial heritage. Delve into Japan's history and culture as your guide illuminates the significance of Buddhist temples, spanning themes of power, prestige, and...

Duration 3 Hours
Group Tour
Max 7 people in the group

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Kinkakuji Temple
Kinkaku-ji, or the Golden Pavilion, is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. Originally built as a retirement villa for Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, it was later converted into a temple. The top floors are covered in gold leaf, creating a stunning reflection in the surrounding pond. It is a UNESCO...
- Duration 1 Hour•
- Admission Ticket Included
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Ninna-ji Temple
Ninna-ji is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, founded in 888 by Emperor Uda. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and known for its five-story pagoda, gardens, and Omuro cherry trees. The temple is the head of the Omuro school of Shingon Buddhism and has a long history as a...
- Duration 1 Hour and 45 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included