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Kyoto: Kinkaku-ji Guided Tour with Entry Ticket

By Wafu Travel
10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$148 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Discover the beauty of Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, on a guided tour
  • Learn about the temple's history, architecture, and cultural significance
  • Explore the core areas of the temple, including the gardens and pond
  • Enjoy free time to wander, appreciate the scenery, and take photos
  • Benefit from the expertise of a professional guide in English or Chinese

Activity location

    • Kinkaku-ji
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 1 Kinkakujichō, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361日本 | 90 minutes, just your group – no shared tour.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Group Tour: Kinkakuji in 90 Minutes with Local Guide

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Group Tour: Kinkakuji in 90 Minutes with Local Guide
90 minutes shared with other guests.

Language options: English
Starting time: 2:30 PM
Price details
AU$147.61 x 1 AdultAU$147.61
Total
Price is AU$147.61

Private Tour: Kinkakuji in 90 Minutes with Local Guide

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Private Tour: Kinkakuji in 90 Minutes with Local Guide
90 minutes, just your group – no shared tour.

Language options: English
Price details
AU$231.25 x 1 AdultAU$231.25
Total
Price is AU$231.25

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    90-minute professional guided tour (English or Chinese)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Admission fee to Kinkaku-ji
  • What's includedWhat's included
    In-depth explanation of the temple’s history, architecture and cultural significance
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    All meal fees
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal expenses (souvenirs, prayer items, additional drinks, etc.)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Personal travel/accident insurance

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Drinks in the vehicle, Food in the vehicle
  • Not suitable for: People over 70 years, People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Meet your guide at Kinkaku-ji and begin your 90-minute guided tour of the Golden Pavilion. Learn about the temple’s history, architecture, and cultural significance from your guide.

Hear about the historical origins of Kinkaku-ji, including its construction, historical changes, and important events. Discover the architectural characteristics of the Golden Pavilion, such as the gold leaf covering the top two floors, and its cultural connotations.

Visit the core areas of the temple, including the Golden Pavilion, the surrounding gardens, and the pond. Listen as your guide introduces the scenery and details of each area. Enjoy time to wander freely, appreciate the scenery, and take photos.

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Location

Activity location

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    • Kinkaku-ji
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 1 Kinkakujichō, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361日本 | 90 minutes, just your group – no shared tour.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 1 Kinkakujichō, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361日本 | 90 minutes, just your group – no shared tour.
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan