Fushimi Inari Taisha
Fushimi, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan Shinto
Head shrine of Inari worship, internationally famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates on Mount Inari.
Buddhist TempleBuddhismUNESCO World Heritage Site (component)
Kinkaku-ji (Rokuon-ji)
鹿苑寺（金閣寺） · Golden Pavilion · Rokuonji Temple
World-famous Zen temple in Kyoto centered on the gold-leaf-covered Golden Pavilion.
Sacred Place Overview
About Kinkaku-ji (Rokuon-ji)
Identity, documented context and sacred significance.
Kinkaku-ji, formally Rokuon-ji, is a Rinzai Zen temple whose Golden Pavilion is one of Japan’s most recognizable historic structures.
Sacred Place at a Glance
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Place TypeBuddhist Temple
Religious TraditionBuddhism
Tradition / DenominationRinzai Zen
LocationKita, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
CountryJapan
Established / PeriodTemple conversion after Ashikaga Yoshimitsu’s death in 1408
ArchitectureZen temple and shinden-influenced pavilion architecture
HeritageUNESCO World Heritage Site (component)
Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association
Religious tradition, dedication and sacred associations connected with this place.
Religious TraditionBuddhism
Tradition / DenominationRinzai Zen
History & Sacred Tradition
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Historical Record
The estate was associated with shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu and became a Zen temple after his death. The pavilion burned in 1950 and was reconstructed in 1955.
Editorial Context
Significance: Internationally iconic Buddhist heritage site and one of Kyoto’s principal visitor attractions.
Architecture & Sacred Complex
Zen temple and shinden-influenced pavilion architecture · Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto · UNESCO World Heritage Site (component)
Entry & Visitor Rules
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Entry / Accesspaid
Special timings09:00–17:00 according to Kyoto City Official Travel Guide; confirm before travel.
How to Reach
Road, rail, air and local-access information where documented.
Access overview
Accessible by Kyoto city bus; Kinkakuji-michi stop is nearby.
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- Last checked
- September 23, 2026
- Primary source
- Kyoto City Official Travel Guide / JNTO