Gionkaku in Daiun-in Temple

　Daiun-in Temple is open to the public for special viewings in spring and autumn. The 36-metre-high Gionkaku pavilion within the temple grounds is often referred to as ‘Dōkaku-ji’ (Copper Pavilion Temple) due to its copper-clad roof. This Gionkaku pavilion was built by Kihachirō Ōkura, founder of the Ōkura Zaibatsu, inspired by the floats of the Gion Festival.

　It will be open daily during the Golden Week holiday period from 29 April to 6 May. As it is less crowded than other attractions and offers a 360-degree panoramic view of Kyoto’s cityscape from the top of the pavilion, it comes highly recommended.