This beautiful golden pavilion is a Buddhist hall containing relics of Buddha. The astonishing golden color is due to some gold foil in laquee that covers the upper 2 levels. Only 10 minutes away from a JR bus stop or 25 mins walk from a JR train station. Try to get there on a sunny day to see its shining and get a beautiful reflection on the water. #gold #Kyoto #japan #history #architecture