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Ginkaku-ji

Landmark · Sakyō · Kyoto

Ginkaku-ji

Raked sand, deep moss, a small dark pavilion by the pond

‹ Kyoto
When it fits
Best in the morning · about 60 min
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Where it is

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Straight-line distances: Philosopher's Path 684 m · Nanzen-ji 1.8 km · Ippodo Tea (Kyoto main store) 3.2 km. Not travel times.

Why Aura
The Silver Pavilion's garden: a raked sand sea, a sand cone and a moss hillside path with a view over the city. Start the Philosopher's Path here and walk south to Nanzen-ji.
IconicGo earlyQuiet
Today08:30–17:00
All hoursMar 01-Nov 30 08:30-17:00; Dec 01-Feb 28 09:00-16:30 (open all year)
Price range¥1000 per ticket
Visit lengthAbout 60 min
WeatherOutdoorsUsed by the rain swap in Live
EffortSome slopes or steps
Sources and dates (6)
  • When it fits: Aura editorial estimate.
  • Today: per shokoku-ji.jp, read 30 Sept 2026
  • Price range: per shokoku-ji.jp, read 30 Sept 2026
  • Visit length: Aura estimate
  • Effort: Aura estimate
  • Tags are Aura editorial judgement.

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If it rains

Kyoto National MuseumHigashiyama · Kyoto's treasure house: Buddhist sculpture, screens, ceramics and calligraphy in the Heisei Chishinkan wing. Open late on Fridays; during special exhibitions the collection galleries change, so check what is on.
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Also in this area

Philosopher's PathSakyō · A two-kilometre stone path along a cherry-lined canal between Ginkaku-ji and the Nanzen-ji area, with small temples and cafés off it. Best in early April and in November; pleasant any morning.
Nanzen-jiSakyō · A great Zen compound under the hills: climb the Sanmon gate for the view, see the Hōjō's rock garden, and walk under the brick aqueduct of the Lake Biwa canal behind it.