Ginkaku-ji Temple
慈照寺
A 15th-century Zen temple and UNESCO site featuring a famous pavilion, historic national treasures, and a scenic garden.
What it is
- A Rinzai Zen temple founded in 1482 by Ashikaga Yoshimasa.
- The site was originally a mountain villa modeled after Kinkaku-ji and Saiho-ji.
- A UNESCO World Heritage Site belonging to the Shokoku-ji school of Zen Buddhism.
- The temple enshrines Shaka Nyorai as its main deity.
What to see
- The Silver Pavilion, a National Treasure that was never actually covered in silver foil.
- The Togudo building, which is also designated as a National Treasure.
- A garden officially recognized as a Special Place of Scenic Beauty.
- Traditional Zen architecture and landscaping reflecting the Higashiyama culture.
Getting there
- Visitors can reach the temple grounds by taking the Kyoto City Bus.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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