Visiting Ginkaku-ji today
- What it is: Zen temple built as shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa's retirement villa. The 'Silver Pavilion' was never silvered; its moss garden and raked-sand cone are the stars.
- Getting there: City Bus 5 from Kyoto Station to Ginkakuji-michi (¥230), then about 10 minutes' walk. Weekend/holiday EX100 reaches Ginkakuji-mae in about 30 minutes (¥500).
- Hours: Mar–Nov 8:30–17:00; Dec–Feb 9:00–16:30.
- Admission: ¥1,000 adults, ¥500 elementary/junior high (raised from ¥500 on 1 April 2026)
- Tip: Allow about 30 minutes, then walk south along the Philosopher's Path, which starts just below the temple approach.
Best time
- J
- F
- M
- A
- M
- J
- J
- A
- S
- O
- N
- D
Checked against: Ginkaku-ji – Shokoku-ji (official) · 参拝志納料改定のお知らせ（2026年4月1日より）– 銀閣寺 (official fee notice) · Ginkaku-ji Access – Shokoku-ji (official) · Ginkaku-ji FAQ – Shokoku-ji (official) · The Limited Express Bus from Kyoto Station to Gion, Heian-jingu Shrine, and Ginkaku-ji Temple. Check opening times and prices before you go.
Ginkaku-ji on Shibuya246
We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.