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Kyoto Kinkaku-ji Temple Grounds camera

金閣寺 境内ライブカメラ

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The official Kinkaku-ji website provides still images of the temple grounds. They update every three minutes rather than showing continuous video.

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What does this camera show?

Open the grounds image before visiting Kinkaku-ji for a look at the pond and buildings in frame. Use the temple’s official visitor information for admission hours rather than relying on the image.

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Kinkaku-ji temple grounds
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Kinkaku-ji — Shokoku-ji Temple Group
Camera location
Approximate location · Kyoto
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Only part of the pond, garden and buildings may be visible. Check Kinkaku-ji’s official notices for admission hours, special visits, construction and weather restrictions.

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The camera installation is not confirmed. This pin uses a mapped reference near Kyoto Kinkaku-ji Temple Grounds; the filmed landmark and camera position may differ.

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The pin marks the camera facility or a documented reference point. Some cameras are on hotel roofs or broadcast buildings that visitors cannot enter. Check the entrance to the place you actually plan to visit.

The closest station by coordinates is Kitanohakubaicho Station, 1.3 km from the camera reference point in a straight line. This is not a verified walking route or recommended access station. Check the visitor destination and its official access information.

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Camera location

Approximate location · 35.039, 135.729

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Nearest rail stationKitanohakubaicho Station北野白梅町
1.3 kmstraight lineCheck the routeWalking time

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Kyoto Gyoen Kujo Pond and Shusuitei

See Kujo Pond and the area around Shusuitei in Kyoto Gyoen in still images from the Ministry of the Environment. The garden image normally updates about once an hour, so check its timestamp.

About 3.8 km · straight line

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Ministry of the Environment, Japan

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