Visiting Ginkaku-ji: what to know
- Time to spend
- 45 minutes–1 hour
- Tickets
- Paid entry, no booking needed; shorter hours in winter
- Best time
- Early morning; autumn for colour
- Getting there
- City bus to Ginkakuji-michi, then 10 min walk
Kyoto itineraries with Ginkaku-ji
Ginkaku-ji is on day 5
Ginkaku-ji is on day 5
Ginkaku-ji is on day 10
Day 5 of Kyoto in 5 days
The Philosopher's Path into Gion
How Ginkaku-ji fits into a day.- 9:00Ginkaku-jiSakyō
- 10:00Philosopher's PathSakyō
- 12:00Nanzen-jiSakyō
- 17:00Gion and Hanami-koji at duskGion
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Ginkaku-ji FAQs
Why is Ginkaku-ji called the Silver Pavilion if it isn't silver?
The nickname came later, likely by comparison with the Golden Pavilion. There is no evidence it was ever covered in silver.
Is Ginkaku-ji near the Philosopher's Path?
Yes. The Philosopher's Path begins just below the temple's approach.
