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Known in English as the Golden Pavilion, Kinkaku-ji is a Zen temple whose top two stories are completely coated in pure gold leaf. Each floor of the three-story pavilion was built in a different architectural style, with the first floor done in the Shinden style, the second in the Samurai style, and the third in the Zen style. The pavilion's surroundings are breathtaking as well; the building sits in a beautiful landscaped garden and extends over a large pond that reflects its image. The property is open to visitors every day between 9:00am and 5:00pm, and a small admission fee is charged.
1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Phone: +8-17-54-61-00-13
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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