All Reviews of Ginkaku-ji

Once you enter Ginkaku-ji, the whole area feels quiet and peaceful, creating a striking contrast with Kyoto's bustling streets. The gardens are meticulously maintained, and the white sand garden and greenery complement each other, giving it the distinctive beauty of a Japanese garden. As you slowly walk along the path, you can also look out over the entire temple grounds, which feels very relaxing.

It has a completely different feel from Kinkaku-ji.

A simple, unpretentious place.

Ginkaku-ji feels more like you’re strolling through a beautifully refined garden, not the kind of place that blows you away at first glance.

Everything is calm and quiet, with less noise from other visitors. Once you’re inside, you naturally slow down.

The garden design is so creative, blending perfectly with the dry landscape style. Every angle and season shows off a different kind of beauty.

As soon as you enter, you see the whole dry landscape garden—it's truly a masterpiece of art. Really impressive.

There's a lively street outside that really contrasts with the peaceful atmosphere inside Ginkaku-ji.

This is one of the most beautiful temples in Kyoto. The nearby Philosopher's Path is also a super popular spot for cherry blossom viewing.

Ginkaku-ji and Kinkaku-ji really complement each other. Ginkaku-ji isn't as flashy as Kinkaku-ji, but the dry landscape garden design gives it a unique charm.