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Kinkaku-ji

Kyoto, Japan
Best timeOct–Dec
Set inKyoto, Japan
In season~61°F high
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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34–91°F
CurrencyJPY
LanguageJapanese
TimezoneUTC+09:00
On the map
Map showing the location of Kinkaku-ji
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Oct–Nov. Go in Dec for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightNov · 53%
WarmestAug · 91°F
WettestJul
Best windowOct–Dec
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Kinkaku-ji , officially named Rokuon-ji , is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan and a tourist attraction. It is designated as a World Heritage Site, a National Special Historic Site, a National Special Landscape, and one of the 17 Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto. The temple is nicknamed after its reliquary (shariden), the Golden Pavilion , whose top two floors are coated in 0.5 μm gold leaf. The current pavilion was rebuilt in 1955 after being destroyed in an arson attack.

Best time to visit

Aim for Oct–Dec, the 3 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Kyoto
3 mi away
Gion
4 mi away
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
4 mi away
Kiyomizu-dera
4 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kinkaku-ji?

The best time to visit Kinkaku-ji is October–December, in Kyoto, Japan.

Where is Kinkaku-ji?

Kinkaku-ji is in Kyoto, Japan.

What is Kinkaku-ji known for?

Kinkaku-ji , officially named Rokuon-ji , is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan and a tourist attraction. It is designated as a World Heritage Site, a National Special Historic Site, a National Special Landscape, and one of the 17 Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto. The temple is nicknamed after its reliquary (shariden), the Golden Pavilion , whose top two floors are coated in 0.5 μm gold leaf. The current pavilion was rebuilt in 1955 after being destroyed in an arson attack.

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