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Kyoto Kinkaku-ji Temple Grounds camera

金閣寺 境内ライブカメラ

Kyoto Kinkaku-ji Temple GroundsNo on-site preview · check the official source

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

Source type
Official camera page
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Link last checked
29 Sept 2026, 20:46 JST

Local weather

Kyoto · Conditions at the camera site may differ.

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.

Official camera page. Select “Open official camera” to see the operator’s current view and service notices.

Visible scene
Kinkaku-ji temple grounds
Official operator
Kinkaku-ji — Shokoku-ji Temple Group
Camera location
Approximate location · Kyoto
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What this view cannot tell you

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.

About this map pin

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

Location source
Nearest rail stationKitanohakubaicho Station
1.3 kmstraight lineCheck the routeWalking time

The map also shows rail lines serving Kitanohakubaicho Station. The distance above is a straight line, not a walking time. Check the actual entrance and route below.

Walking routeBus & transitFirst / last train

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