About the event
The guided opening includes Togudo’s Dojinsai study, the main hall and Roseitei. Tours are in Japanese only, and interpreting, including translation apps, is not permitted during the visit. Photography, recording, notes and sketches are prohibited. Wear socks and expect to leave phones and bags at reception; large suitcases cannot be stored.
Plan your visit
- Hours & closure days
- Tours at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:30, 14:30 and 15:30; about 30 minutes. November 15: morning tours cancelled; afternoon tours scheduled.
- Admission
- Special tour ¥2,000, plus ordinary admission: high school and older ¥1,000; elementary/junior high ¥500. No preschool children.
- Tickets & booking
- Same-day sign-up at the main hall, about one hour before each tour; roughly 20 places per session. Groups of 7 or more not accepted.
Location & access
Ginkakuji
銀閣寺 東求堂
2 Ginkakujicho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
Getting here
About 10 minutes on foot from Ginkakujimichi bus stop.