Short version. Open every day of the year, 9:00 to 17:00. Take a city bus to Kinkakuji-michi. Photos are for your own enjoyment only: the temple does not allow filming to share publicly, including on social media, and no drones.
Hours and admission
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Hours | 9:00 – 17:00, open all year round |
| Admission (temple's English page) | General ¥500; primary and middle school students ¥300 |
| Group discount | None, whatever the group size |
The temple says hours and the fee may change during special exhibitions.
Getting there by bus
Get off at the Kinkakuji-michi stop. City buses 12, 59, 205 and M1 stop there.
If you drive, the car park has 250 spaces and is open 8:40 – 17:10; a car pays ¥400 for the first 60 minutes.
Photo rules
- Snapshots with a small camera for your own enjoyment are allowed.
- Filming or photographing to share with others (including social media) and any commercial filming are refused.
- Group photos, live streaming and drones are not allowed.
- Kinkaku-ji, access and admission (English): shokoku-ji.jp/en/kinkakuji/access/
- Kinkaku-ji, FAQ (photos, discounts): shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/faq/