Beautiful pavilion in stunning gardens. Perfectly maintained and you feel the peace and zen as you enter. The opportunity to walk around and climb the hill to see stunning views of Kyoto. Picturesque and tranquil. Worth a visit

The Pavillion isn’t particularly noteworthy, especially in comparison to the Gold Pavilion. The gardens, however, are outstanding. They are both beautiful and extensive. We went on a rainy day. The rain wasn’t a problem but the hundreds of umbrellas were a real nuisance and a potential hazard to your eyes. Highly recommended in good weather.

The Silver Pavilion itself might not be as impressive as the Golden Temple, but its surrounding garden is far more enjoyable than the temple garden. So, it's definitely worth a visit if you have time in Kyoto. About 2-300 meters from the Silver Pavilion, there's a delightful 2 km stroll along a small canal called Philosopher’s Path. It's highly recommended as an added bonus to your pavilion visit.

I really enjoyed this temple - it was quiet, beautiful and immaculately maintained. The Zen garden was one of the most impressive we saw with the mound of gravel in the shape of Mount Fuji. The reflections of the pavillion in the water were really lovely. Well worth a visit.

One of the most special places in Kyoto. The garden is breathtaking. If you follow the route through the garden you will also have some great views over the city. It's amazing to see the modern buildings around this temple, where it feels like time has stood still.

The Silver Pavilion is a beautiful simple traditional Japanese timber structure in a tranquil setting. Well worth the $4AUD entry fee for a walk through the moss covered grounds, around the ponds and the interesting dry-sand garden. It is however packed with tourists so I highly recommend a visit first up at 9am upon opening and you will find time to chill out. At the top of the circular route there’s nice views of the zen Ginkakuji precinct & Kyoto town. Also, you get to see the silver rooster perched on top of the Silver Pavilion. Wear good footwear as there are plenty of slippery stone stairs to encounter along the way. Definitely worth a visit.

We stayed in central Kyoto and got a train to the nearest station Kitaoji and caught a taxi to the site. It is very crowded, but as you walk only one way, it makes it much easier to walk with the flow. We were there in autumn and it was just outstanding the vistas and the gardens. Recommend getting there early before the crowds. It takes a good couple of hours to meander around the site and perhaps buy a few souvenires on the way out. 100% a site to see.