【Kyoto Kitayama】A golden tranquility shimmering on the water. A journey to find peace at "Kinkaku-ji"

🏯【Kyoto Kitayama】A golden tranquility shimmering on the water. A journey to find peace at "Kinkaku-ji"🌿✨ "Kinkaku-ji" (official name: Rokuon-ji) is a name that almost everyone has heard at least once. But when you see its golden brilliance in person, it’s breathtakingly beautiful, serene, and feels as if time has stopped. ⸻ 🌟A World Heritage Site wrapped in gold The dazzling reflection of Kinkaku on the mirror-like Kyoko-chi pond. Whether on a sunny day, a rainy day, or a snowy day, it showcases a unique beauty each time☁️❄️. The upper floor houses the relics of Buddha (Shari), and the pavilion architecture covered in gold leaf symbolizes the "Pure Land of Paradise." Moments spent admiring its beauty are simply mesmerizing. ⸻ 🌿A tranquil stroll through moss gardens and ponds Within the grounds, you’ll find charming moss gardens, small shrines, scenic viewpoints, and other spots filled with "Kyoto’s lingering charm that cannot be captured in photos." 🍵 Near the exit, there’s a teahouse where you can enjoy a relaxing break after visiting Kinkaku-ji. ⸻ 📍 Kinkaku-ji (Rokuon-ji) 1 Kinkakuji-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 🕰️ Visiting hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM / Admission fee: Adults 500 yen 🚃 Access: About 40 minutes by city bus from Kyoto Station 🔗 Official website ⸻ ✨ "Ah, I’m so glad I came to Kyoto." This serene and radiant place will make you feel that way. Kinkaku-ji is a destination you’ll want to visit again and again. Be sure to stop by during your journey🌿🌅