What other travelers are saying about Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion)
It is definitely worth a visit and great to walk through the garden to soak in the sights. As it is a quite popular destination you may find that visiting quite early or quite late give you a more relaxed experience. An added benefit can be the different lighting, especially just before closing for the day. The walking path is fenced and clearly marked, so you can just follow the full path or choose a shorter path if so desired. The philosophers path is nearby, which can be combined into a single trip.
Only 500 yen to enter with options for a private guided viewing of original painted doors for 2,000 yen. The garden is immaculate. Read about the history and savor the views from the look out point. Go early or later in the day to avoid massive crowding.
Beautiful temple and garden grounds with bamboo, manicured paths, streams, etc. 500 yen for entrance. It's a little crowded but not as bad as many other tourist spots around Kyoto. Well worth seeing. A little ways away from the very busy Gion district but only 20 minutes or so by bus.
The place is so peaceful. I visited Kinkakuji temple (golden pavilion) then I visited Ginkakuci temple (silver pavilion). Walking through the garden with my own pace and hearing the sound of the nature were so calming. Before the entrance, there are some food shops, you can try various kinds of snacks or drinks. But you can't eat when you enter the place.
Really great garden and temple. Loved the area and the garden for sure. It's potentially a must do in Kyoto given the uniqueness of the place. Also very close to the philosopher path, so you can do both in the same day
