Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion Temple, Kyoto vs Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Sannenzaka Heritage Walk, Kyoto
Kyoto, Japan
| Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion Temple, Kyoto | Kiyomizu-dera Temple & Sannenzaka Heritage Walk, Kyoto | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 2 hrs | 4 hrs |
| Price | USD 3 | USD 3 |
| Effort | Easy | Moderate |
| Best time | Morning / Afternoon | Morning / Afternoon |
| Guidance | Self-Guided | Self-Guided |
| Budget tier | Mid-Range | Budget |
| Must-see | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open | Every day | Every day |
Verdict
If you're short on time, Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion Temple, Kyoto takes only 2 hrs.
Why Not Both?
Both activities together take about 6 hrs — easily combined in a single day.
These itineraries include both activities: