Illustrated Kinkaku-ji scene — AI-generated artwork behind this landmark's word search puzzle
Free Kinkaku-ji (Kyoto) word search. We picked 12 themed words — architectural features, history, and surrounding places — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.
Located in Kyoto.
Words to find: KINKAKUJI, GOLDEN, PAVILION, GILDED, BUDDHIST, RINZAI, MUROMACHI, YOSHIMITSU, ASHIKAGA, SAGANO, KYOKOCHI, MOSSES.
Diagonals are where most players stall. Once you are down to the last word or two, sweep the diagonals deliberately.
Kinkaku-ji word list, defined
GOLDEN/ˈɡɒldən/ · adjective
Having a bright yellow color, like gold; extremely good or excellent. Related: golden, gilded, aurous, brassy.
PAVILION/ˈpævɪlɪən/ · noun
A building or structure, typically with a roof, used for recreation, entertainment, or display, especially in a park or garden. A structure, such as a tent or a marquee, used for temporary purposes. Related: marquee, tent, canopy, gazebo.
GILDED/ˈɡɪldɪd/ · adjective
Coated or covered with a thin layer of gold, or having a surface that shines like gold. Often used to describe something that is attractive or impressive, but not necessarily valuable. Related: golden, ornate, luxurious, ostentatious.
MOSSES/mɒsɪz/ · noun
Small, non-vascular plants that grow in dense green clumps or mats, typically in damp or shady locations. They are often found on trees, rocks, and soil. Related: lichens, algae, fungi, mold.