Walking distance from Kinkaku-ji Temple to Daitoku-ji Temple
Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, JP
Distance
2.08 km
1.29 mi
Walking time
28 min
at a regular pace
Travel time by mode
🚶Walking28 minrecommended
🚴Cycling8 minif bike-friendly
🚗Driving3 mindepending on traffic
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Walking the route
- Add 10-15 minutes for photo stops at Kinkaku-ji Temple or Daitoku-ji Temple.
- The route runs through Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto streets - wear comfortable shoes.
- Standing at Kinkaku-ji Temple, the air is filled with the soft rustle of leaves and the occasional chirp of birds. The golden pavilion glimmers under the sunlight, reflecting in the mirror-like pond. You can almost smell
Other walking distances in Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto
Kinkaku-ji Temple → Kamigamo Shrine4.33 km · 58 minKinkaku-ji Temple → Shimogamo Shrine4.76 km · 1h 4mKinkaku-ji Temple → Kitano Tenmangū2.00 km · 27 minKamigamo Shrine → Shimogamo Shrine3.55 km · 47 minKamigamo Shrine → Kitano Tenmangū4.87 km · 1h 5mKamigamo Shrine → Daitoku-ji Temple2.75 km · 37 min
FAQ
How far is Kinkaku-ji Temple from Daitoku-ji Temple?
2.08 km (1.29 mi) on foot. The walk is direct through Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.
How long does it take to walk?
About 28 min at a regular pace. Add 10-15 minutes for photo stops or rest breaks.
Can I walk between Kinkaku-ji Temple and Daitoku-ji Temple?
Yes - the 2.08 km route is suitable for most walkers. Full turn-by-turn directions.