Kyoto Travel: Visitng North-Western Area
Based on Japan National Tourism Organization 's (JNTO) publication— Kyoto Walks , it says that, in Kyoto, the best surprises are reserved for those who are willing to walk. Among those recommended routes, it includes Kinkakuji/Ryoanji Area (or the North-West area of Kyoto) This area includes the following famous temples: Kinkaku-ji ( 金閣寺 ) Ryoanji Temple ( 龍安寺 ) Ninnaji Temple ( 仁和寺 ) In this article, we will provide detailed travelling guides to this area. Kinkaku-ji 's Golden Pavilion Cloaked in Autumn Colors Temples Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺 ; video ) ⭐⭐⭐ It is designated as a National Special Historic Site and a National Special Landscape, and it is also one of 17 locations comprising the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto World Heritage Site . Mirror Pond Kinkakuji is an impressive structure built overlooking a large pond Gardens Hold a few spots of interest including Anmintaku Pond that is said ...