Kinkakuji Temple & Arashiyama District On Your Own
Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion Temple)
Be prepared to be awe-struck when you witness the shimmering beauty of the Golden Pavilion. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a National Special Historic Site, the Pavilion is one of the most popular attractions in Japan. Built in 1397 as a shogun's retirement villa and converted to a Zen temple upon his death, it sits in the center of a magnificent garden with a wooden pavilion that extends over a reflecting pond. View the exterior of the Pavilion and walk through the peaceful gardens and marvel at the mirror reflection of the temple on the quiet pond.
Arashiyama District
Enjoy Approx.2hours free time to explore this dynamic and time-honored destination. Popular since 794 for its breathtaking views of serene Mt. Arashiyama,Togetsukyo, or "Moon Crossing Bridge," temples, shrines and Bamboo Grove, where trees soar 27-meters-high (90-feet-high). Please be advised to bring plenty of Japanese Yen to cover your expenses.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
The most notable feature is its glimmering exterior, with the top two floors completely covered in gold leaf and reflected beautifully in the surrounding pond.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
The approximate two-hour drive to Kyoto takes you through a landscape of lively city streets and quiet country roads.
Points of interest
Golden Pavilion
Kyoto
Schedule
Special Notes
The drive between Maizuru and central Kyoto takes approx. 2 hours each way. Kinkakuji-temple is enjoyed for its exterior appearance along with its beautiful gardens (no entry to the temple). If the traffic congestion is encountered, the free time at Arashiyama district may be shortened. Lunch is not included in this tour. Tour sequence may vary. There are around 40 minutes walking at Kinkaku-ji Temple. 30 steps are required to negotiate to get through the path in the Kinkakuji Temple.
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Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion Temple)
Be prepared to be awe-struck when you witness the shimmering beauty of the Golden Pavilion. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a National Special Historic Site, the Pavilion is one of the most popular attractions in Japan. Built in 1397 as a shogun's retirement villa and converted to a Zen temple upon his death, it sits in the center of a magnificent garden with a wooden pavilion that extends over a reflecting pond. View the exterior of the Pavilion and walk through the peaceful gardens and marvel at the mirror reflection of the temple on the quiet pond.
Arashiyama District
Enjoy Approx.2hours free time to explore this dynamic and time-honored destination. Popular since 794 for its breathtaking views of serene Mt. Arashiyama,Togetsukyo, or "Moon Crossing Bridge," temples, shrines and Bamboo Grove, where trees soar 27-meters-high (90-feet-high). Please be advised to bring plenty of Japanese Yen to cover your expenses.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
The most notable feature is its glimmering exterior, with the top two floors completely covered in gold leaf and reflected beautifully in the surrounding pond.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
The approximate two-hour drive to Kyoto takes you through a landscape of lively city streets and quiet country roads.
Points of interest
Golden Pavilion
Kyoto
Schedule
Special Notes
The drive between Maizuru and central Kyoto takes approx. 2 hours each way. Kinkakuji-temple is enjoyed for its exterior appearance along with its beautiful gardens (no entry to the temple). If the traffic congestion is encountered, the free time at Arashiyama district may be shortened. Lunch is not included in this tour. Tour sequence may vary. There are around 40 minutes walking at Kinkaku-ji Temple. 30 steps are required to negotiate to get through the path in the Kinkakuji Temple.