Ginkaku-ji
慈照寺
temple in
Kyoto
#7 in Kyoto
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#30 in Japan
Ginkaku-ji, also known as the Silver Pavilion, is a renowned Zen temple located in the eastern part of Kyoto, Japan. It was originally built in 1482 as a retirement villa for the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa, before being converted into a Zen temple after his death. Despite its name, the pavilion was never covered in silver, as was Yoshimasa's original intention. The temple complex is famous for its beautiful gardens, which include a pond, a dry sand garden known as the "Sea of Silver Sand," and meticulously maintained moss gardens. Ginkaku-ji is a designated National Treasure and is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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