Japan's Kyoto 'Kinkaku-ji' Raises Admission Fee for First Time in 30 Years Due to High Inflation and Operational Difficulties

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion), a temple representing Kyoto, Japan, will raise its admission fee for the first time in 30 years.

According to NHK on the 7th, from April 1st, the admission fee for high school students and older at Ginkakuji will increase from 400 yen (about 3,800 won) to 500 yen (about 4,800 won).

However, the admission fee for elementary and middle school students will remain at 300 yen (about 2,900 won). Preschool children will continue to enter free of charge after April, as before.

Regarding the reason for the admission fee increase, Ginkakuji stated, "Due to the decrease in visitors caused by the spread of COVID-19 and the rapid rise in prices, the costs for maintaining the buildings and gardens have increased."

Ginkakuji is one of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites under "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto," and its official name is Rokuonji. It is famous for its golden pavilion and the garden said to represent the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.

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