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Kinkakuji Golden Pavillion

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This exquisite Zen Buddhist temple is officially named Rokuonji, however, people more commonly refer to it as Kinkakuji or Golden Pavillion. The name comes from the top two floors of the temple, lavishly covered with gold leaf. A pond surrounds the temple and on clear days its golden reflection can be seen shimmering in the water.

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Classic Kyoto: Half Day Bus Tour to Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkakuji & Ginkakuji

Great Tour to see three of the most popular sights.

2019/12/05 Couples David Seaton

Finding the starting point was easy as it was very easy to see at the train station. It was nice that there were translations available as one of us spoke English and the other spoke Chinese. Despite rainy weather the to... more

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Classic Kyoto: Half Day Bus Tour to Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkakuji & Ginkakuji

Great!

2019/11/29 Friends Ana

It was great! The guide seemed very knowledgeable, however she did not speak English and we felt that we missed some information. She did have some videos in English and signs. Overall the tour was good and would recomme... more

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Classic Kyoto: Half Day Bus Tour to Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkakuji & Ginkakuji

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2019/07/17 Families with Young Children None

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Classic Kyoto: Half Day Bus Tour to Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkakuji & Ginkakuji

Crowds and delays

2018/11/27 Friends Maile

The positives: bus transportation and pre-paid access into shrines and temples. The negatives: It was initially described as a Fall excursion but it was more like a highlights tour. They did not address any of the autumn... more

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Classic Kyoto: Half Day Bus Tour to Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkakuji & Ginkakuji

Well worth doing the trip.

2018/06/10 Couples Michael

Beautiful Temples and wonderful gardens and scenery. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Lots of people!
The English translation device, which is available on the bus, only worked for the journey to the Kinkakuji Temple. After that ... more

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Classic Kyoto: Half Day Bus Tour to Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkakuji & Ginkakuji

Excellent Tour

2016/01/06 Families Luanne

Guide was excellent and we plenty of time to tour the attractions! I would recommend this tour. We found it very reasonable in price, also.

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This exquisite Zen Buddhist temple is officially named Rokuonji, however, people more commonly refer to it as Kinkakuji or Golden Pavillion. The name comes from the top two floors of the temple, lavishly covered with gold leaf. A pond surrounds the temple and on clear days its golden reflection can be seen shimmering in the water.