2.9km
Total Distance
117m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A walk in north-west Kyoto linking two of its most famous temples, from the Golden Pavilion of Kinkakuji to the rock garden of Ryoanji. The route follows quiet lanes between the temple woods. It is flat and takes in two World Heritage gardens.

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Difficulty

1/5 · Very Easy