What other travelers are saying about Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion)
This was a smaller temple, but still very impressive. The well maintained natural landscape was one of my favorites in Kyoto. It was a great experience and a good place to start our temple tour.
Quick walk from the nearest bus stop with plenty of small shops and restaurants nearby.
The grounds of this temple are truly amazing. It was very serene and peaceful to just wander through the paths and gardens. There is an observation deck where you can get fantastic views of Kyoto. This temple is just a short walk to the Philosophers Path.
Amazing temple with a Japanese zen garden. We came just as the cherry blossoms were blooming. This temple is next to the philosophers path so it was very convenient to stop by for a visit. For 500 yen, it was worth it to escape the busy city life and enjoy the calm scenery of the garden. I would highly recommend giving this place a visit if you want to have a slower paced day.
A very beautiful area. More so the garden than the shrine itself compared to other shrines in my opinion. The garden is very picturesque and well maintained. It was a bit crowded even on a rainy day.
Other temples down the same philosophers path were way less crowded and equally or even more beautiful and definitely worth your consideration.
One of my favourite temples in Kyoto. Very unique, with its pagoda, the pyramidal structure at the entrance, beautiful garden. I recommend walking up the hill within the grounds for a spectacular view over the temple, nearby bamboo forests and the Philosopher’s walk area.
