Is there a place to store luggage in/around the Golden Palace (Kinkaku-ji) in Kyoto?
For annoying reasons, it would make sense to visit the Golden Palace between checking out of one Kyoto hotel and checking into another. However both hotels are pretty far away from Kinkaku-ji.
Is there a place nearby that can hold bags for an hour or two while I visit the palace?
Best Answer
Ask hotel A to arrange for delivery to hotel B. The delivery industry here puts FedEX to shame, it will cost about $15 per bag and if not the same day will definitely be overnight. So take what you need for one day and let someone else haul your bags around.
This is a daily request for any hotel in Japan, they won't have any problems doing it for you.
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What is inside kinkaku ji?
Inside is a seated Kannon Bodhisattva surrounded by statues of the Four Heavenly Kings; however, the statues are not shown to the public. Finally, the third and uppermost floor is built in the style of a Chinese Zen Hall, is gilded inside and out, and is capped with a golden phoenix.How much does it cost to get into kinkakuji?
The entrance fee to visit Kinkakuji is 300 yen for children and 400 yen for adults.Why is the temple called kinkaku?
The name Kinkaku is derived from the gold leaf that the pavilion is covered in. Gold was an important addition to the pavilion because of its underlying meaning. The gold employed was intended to mitigate and purify any pollution or negative thoughts and feelings towards death.Why is the Golden Pavilion famous?
The Golden Pavilion is so called because it is lavishly covered in gold foil. There is an association between gold and Pure Land Buddhism where the former is considered to represent spiritual purity. Further, the Buddhist paradise is thought to abound with gilded pavilions.Ultimate Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji) Guide
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Answer 2
In addition to coin lockers, Kyoto station has a manned luggage counter.
The day I arrived in Kyoto, I'd used the coin lockers in Nara earlier in the day, and so was sort of aware of them being around. Can confirm that a quick search online shows that they're at the bottom of the escalator from the normal (not Shinkansen) JR train central exit.
(Source on kyotovisitors.blogspot.com.au)
You can then train to Kitaoji and take the 10-15 min bus ride up the hill to the Golden Palace.
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