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Kinkaku-ji Temple

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Kinkaku-ji, also known as the Golden Pavilion, is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan, covered entirely in gold leaf and originally built as a retirement villa for Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu in 1397.

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How good is Kinkaku-ji Temple?
Kinkaku-ji Temple scores 8.90/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Landmark category.
What are the best alternatives to Kinkaku-ji Temple?
See our alternatives page for Kinkaku-ji Temple for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Ryoanji Temple, Ginkaku-ji Temple, Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
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Is Kinkaku-ji Temple worth it in 2026?
With a score of 8.90/10, Kinkaku-ji Temple is highly rated in Landmark. See all Landmark ranked.

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