April 27, 2013
First thing on the list
in our 2nd and last day in Kyoto – my number 1 place to visit,
Golden Pavilion – Kinkaku-ji. It’s arguably the most famous temple in Kyoto and
even in the country. Make sure to visit the
place to understand its magnificent beauty. A perfect place for reflection of
what you have done with your life. HAHA!
After freshening up and
a hearty breakfast, we immediately went to Kinkaku-ji. I was very excited to
see the temple that I woke up early and researched some fun facts to appreciate
the structure more. Travel Tip: It’s good to read prior before visiting a place
to know its value. Reminder to self: Read, and not just pure photos!
The entrance to the
temple was already very inviting because it was perfectly maintained. You can
already feel a serene ambiance leading to the main temple. The locals and tourists
were also very disciplined. Who would dare throwing rubbish here?
Obviously, we went
straight to Kinkaku-ji. It’s very close to the entrance – we just followed the
route instructions. Travel Tip: Take a lot of photos from the viewing area and
secure your spots. Bring your monopod if you’re traveling alone. HAHA! Many people are busy taking their best shot.
Even professional photographers!
Just like what I said, I also took hundreds of photos with different angle, LOL:
The place where I took photos from above as we continue to walk. Try to visualize the vicinity. The Golden Pagoda is on my right.
Then we continued
further and just follow the route. Just like in Nijo-jo, you won’t be backtracking
after finishing the tour so make sure to do whatever you want in a certain
location. Slowly but surely!
The rearview of Kinkaku-ji is still amazing! Not just maintained in front, but also the back part of the temple. Kudos to the maintenance people!
A proof to what I said
earlier – you can indeed reminisce here:
Don't forget to wish! *I
hope I can visit here again in the future* -- Just like Fontana de Trevi in Rome, Italy? HAHA!
Despite the long walk, I
am very much fulfilled to see another UNESCO World Heritage site. But my day
didn’t stop there, but rather it was just the start of a fun and culture overload day.
We visited Nijo-jo, Imperial Palace & Ryoan-ji and other small temples in
the area.
Unfortunately, we didn’t have enough time to see Ginkakuji (Silver
Pavilion). But if your time permits, make sure to visit this place too!
Kinkaku-ji Deets:
Ticket Prices: It’s
very reasonable
Adult:
¥400
Primary and Junior High School Students:
¥300
Business
Hours: 9:00AM – 5:00PM Open all year round
How to go to
Kinkaku-ji:
There are several options going to the place
because one of the main attractions of the city. Click here
to see you best option. They explained the directions very well.
For more
information, you can visit their website.
Looking for a
place to stay in Kyoto? Check out Shuhokaku Hotel.
Looking for a
Catholic Church in Kyoto? Visit Kawaramachi
Church.
Check out my
other blog posts in Kyoto Series:
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
603-8361, Japan
Contact No: +81 75-461-0013
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