The temple building covered entirely in gold and surrounded by a large pond is stunning. On calm days, you will see the reflection in the waters. Unfortunately, the day I was there, it was rather windy. Nonetheless, the view of the golden temple building was still amazing.
京都で金閣寺を見られて、よかったんですよ！本当に綺麗ですね。金色の金閣寺はすごいです。皆さん、行ったことがありますか？
As you continue the walk in the gardens, it will lead you to Sekketai Teahouse, where you can enjoy traditional green tea with a traditional sweet (wagashi) at the tea garden.
I have heard about this teahouse so much that I had to pay a visit.
金閣寺の中にある、せっかていのお茶室があります。行ったんです。お茶もおいしいし、公園も綺麗です。みなさん、行ってみてください。お抹茶セットは５００円ですよ。
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| Tea Garden |
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| Tea and sweet from Sekkatei Teahouse |
The matcha tea was smooth and fragrant. The japanese sweet, served together really complimented the tea really well. Since we were at Kinkakuji, even the wagashi sweet had a small gold flake on it! It was priced at 500 yen for a set like the picture above.
Kinkakuji Temple
Website (here)
Opening hours - 9am to 5pm
Entrance Fees (adult) 400 yen (child) 300 yen
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| Enjoying lovely tea at the tea garden |
Website (here)
Opening hours - 9am to 5pm
Entrance Fees (adult) 400 yen (child) 300 yen
〒603-8361
京都市北区金閣寺町1
TEL:075-461-0013
TEL:075-461-0013