the viewing deck: Kyoto Solo Day Trip 2nd part: Kinkakuji and Heian Shrine

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Kyoto Solo Day Trip 2nd part: Kinkakuji and Heian Shrine

7-days wandering solo in summer Japan
may 28 - june 04, 2013 tuesday to tuesday

Kyoto solo day-trip 1st part: Ginkakuji & other city parks

Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion Temple) is a shariden, Buudhist Hall containing relics of BUddha. The pavilion is part of the temple that is formally named Rokoun-ji Temple, but commonly called Kinkaku-ji Temple or Temple of the Golden Pavillion. Rokoun-ji is Zen Buddhist Temple. Yoshimitsu, 3rd Shogun of Muromachi period, took a liking to the area and acquired from Saionji family in 1397. After Yoshimitsu dies, in keeping with his will, the villa was converted into temple by the priest Muso-kokushi. The temple's name Rokoun-ji, was derived from the name. The ponds with the Golden Pavilion is the center of the garden. In 1994, Rokoun-ji temple was registered as UNESCO World Heritage Site.

How to go to Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion Temple):

Just ride any of bus # 59, 102, 204, alight to Kinkakuji-machi bus stop then walk around 300m away going to main entrance. Visiting hours from 0900H-1700H with entrance fee of 400yen. Food and tripod is not allowed inside. Taking video is prohibited also.

Kinkakuji (Temple of Golden Pavilion)

The Heian Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Sakyō-ku, Kyoto. The Shrine is ranked as a Beppyou Jinja (the top rank for shrines) by the Association of Shinto Shrines. It is listed as an important cultural property of Japan.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heian_Shrine

How to go to Heian Temple;

Just ride any of bus # 93, 204, alight to Okasaki-michi bus stop then walk around 800m away to main entrance.