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GWiZ said…'s 17 WHC sites. Our first was Ginkakuji Temple, better known to Westerners at the Silver Pavilion… continue reading »
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In Wanderland said… ancient Zen Gardens, as Kyoto has a few that are really beautiful. My favorite was at Ginkakuji Temple… continue reading »
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GlobalCitizen said… in comfort! Once in Kyoto, we took the subway and a public bus to our first stop - the Kinkaku-ji Temple… continue reading »
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HeatherN said….Back to the bus stop again and we headed off to Ginkakuji - the silver pavilion. We stepped off the bus… continue reading »
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Popple said
… and we went to the Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavillion) and yes it is covered in gold leaf… continue reading »
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The Bottomley s said… viewing and saw the Kiyomizu Temple and the Kinkakuji Temple as well as the Ryoanji Temple. All genuinely… continue reading »
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Broadview Travellers said…-michi) a pleasant (when its not raining) walk along a canal surrounded by cherry trees between Ginkakuji… continue reading »
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LShiz said…On the menu for today--sakura. With an early start I arrived at Ginkaku-ji Temple well… continue reading »
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Mokola said
… to ginkakuji temple. It's called the "silver pavilion" (as opposed to the "gold pavilion" which is a large… continue reading »
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Paul Bennett said…” restaurant called Amazon with our new Aussie friend/roommate Tom. We then set out to see the Kinkakuji Temple… continue reading »
Real Traveler reviews for Ginkakuji
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Ginkakuji
"Visited Ginkakuji"
the temple itself was under repair which was a shame, but the surrounding zen garden was beautiful.
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More information on Ginkakuji
Ginkakuji, the Silver Pavilion, was constructed as a retreat by shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa in 1489 after the destruction of much of Kyoto in the Onin Civil War of 1467. Its rather somber feel contrasts with the dazzling Kinkakuji, the Golden Pavilion, on which it was modeled. The story goes that Yoshimasa ran short of funds to coat the building with silver so that it could reflect the moonlight. Now a Zen temple, the elegant grounds contain a tranquil pond, a stone garden with raised cones, again to reflect moonlight, and a moss garden all designed by master gardener, Soami.
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Ginkakuji, the Silver Pavilion, was constructed as a retreat by shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa in 1489 after the destruction of much of Kyoto...
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HeatherN said
….Back to the bus stop again and we headed off to Ginkakuji - the silver pavilion. We stepped off the bus… continue reading »
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