Kinkaku-ji

金閣寺

Temples · Kyoto

Located in Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kinkaku-ji, officially known as Rokuon-ji, is an iconic Zen Buddhist temple famous for its top two floors entirely covered in gold leaf. Overlooking a scenic mirror pond and surrounded by classic Japanese gardens, it stands as one of Japan's most celebrated historic landmarks and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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