Ginkaku-ji Temple (Silver Pavilion)
Ginkaku-ji Temple (Silver Pavilion)
Ginkaku-ji Temple (Silver Pavilion)

Ginkaku-ji Temple (Silver Pavilion) Tours and Tickets

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Beneath the verdant canopy of the eastern mountains, Ginkaku-ji Temple (Silver Pavilion) is among the most visited of Kyoto’s UNESCO-listed temples and renowned for its idyllic gardens. Built in 1482 by Ashikaga Yoshimasa, legend dictates that it was to be covered in silver in homage to Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)—a feat that was never realized.

  • 8:30am - 5pm Mar - Nov and 9am-4:30pm Dec - Feb
  • 2 Ginkakujicho, Sakyo, Kyoto, 606-8402

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Ginkaku-ji Temple (Silver Pavilion) hours of operation: 8:30am - 5pm Mar - Nov and 9am-4:30pm Dec - Feb. Buy tickets in advance on Viator. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund.