Walking distance from Kinkaku-ji Temple to Ginkaku-ji Temple
Kyoto, JP
Distance
7.38 km
4.58 mi
Walking time
1h 39m
at a regular pace
Travel time by mode
🚶Walking1h 39mrecommended
🚴Cycling28 minif bike-friendly
🚗Driving12 mindepending on traffic
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Walking the route
- Add 10-15 minutes for photo stops at Kinkaku-ji Temple or Ginkaku-ji Temple.
- The route runs through Kyoto streets - wear comfortable shoes.
- Standing at Kinkaku-ji Temple, you take in the serene reflection of the golden pavilion shimmering on the pond's surface. The scent of pine wafts through the air, mingling with the faint smell of incense. Birds chirp che
Other walking distances in Kyoto
Kiyomizu-dera Temple → Fushimi Inari-taisha4.41 km · 59 minKiyomizu-dera Temple → Heian-kyō2.03 km · 27 minKiyomizu-dera Temple → Ginkaku-ji Temple5.39 km · 1h 12mKiyomizu-dera Temple → Tō-ji Temple5.02 km · 1h 7mKiyomizu-dera Temple → Heian Jingū3.16 km · 42 minKinkaku-ji Temple → Heian-kyō7.26 km · 1h 37m
FAQ
How far is Kinkaku-ji Temple from Ginkaku-ji Temple?
7.38 km (4.58 mi) on foot. The walk is direct through Kyoto.
How long does it take to walk?
About 1h 39m at a regular pace. Add 10-15 minutes for photo stops or rest breaks.
Can I walk between Kinkaku-ji Temple and Ginkaku-ji Temple?
Yes - the 7.38 km route is suitable for most walkers. Full turn-by-turn directions.