Kyoto Prefecture: Kinkakuji Temple (The Golden Pavilion) | Kita Ward

Yes, that is right! This temple 'Kinkakuji Temple' is covered in gold leaf. It is a zen temple in northern Kyoto and one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Japan
History says that the temple has been burned down multiple times, twice during Onin War, which is a civil war that destroyed most of the places in Kyoto).

The Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto

As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this place is indeed one of the famous attractions in Kyoto, so expect that it is a crowded place.
The Kinkakuji Temple in Kyoto
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