Entrance Fee
What is the Entrance Fee to Kinkaku-ji Temple?
The entrance fee to Kinkakuji Temple is currently at 500 yen for the general public tickets and a discounted 300 yen for primary and middle school students.
In current exchange rates, this translates to roughly $3, a nominal charge for such a stunning attraction!
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The entry fee covers a visit to the beautiful golden temple and meticulously maintained gardens.
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How to pay the Kinkaku-ji Temple admission fee?
Bring cash (Japanese yen). You have to pay cash only (credit cards are not accepted), and there are no ATMs nearby, so make sure you have yen on hand!
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Where to pay the Kinkakuji Temple entry fee?
You will purchase the tickets at the entrance gate before entering the temple grounds. No advance booking or reservations are currently available, but lines to pay are usually never lengthy, even during peak tourist season.
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What if I visit as part of a tour?
Most Kyoto day tours stop at the Kinkaku-ji Temple, one of the must-see Kyoto attractions, and will usually include the admission fee in their tour tickets. Check if your tour covers it!
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Best time to visit Kinkaku-ji Temple
While the Kinkaku-ji Temple opening hours are 09:00 am to 05:00 pm daily, note that the best time to visit is as close to opening as possible, especially during peak tourist season when the cherry blossoms are in bloom.
You will avoid the crowds that typically build up towards the mid-morning, and will have ample opportunity to snap photos from coveted spots along the garden path.
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