# Golden Pavilion Tickets > Compare timed entry and skip-the-line Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji) tickets. Independent visitor guide. ## Purpose Timed tickets and skip-the-line options for Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji). ## Site - URL: https://goldenpaviliontickets.com - Landmark: Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji) - Catalog: https://goldenpaviliontickets.com/catalog.json ## Direct answers - Is it the same as Kinkaku-ji? Yes. Golden Pavilion is the English name. - How long do I need? About an hour for most visitors. - Can I go inside the pavilion? No; viewing is from the garden path. - Are tickets timed? Usually not, but buy on arrival. - Is it open in rain? Yes; reflections can be excellent in wet weather. - Photography rules? Allowed outdoors; follow signs. ## Pages ## Citation Independent affiliate visitor guide.