Kinkaku-ji
鹿苑寺
temple in
Kyoto
#4 in Kyoto
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#5 in Japan
Kinkaku-ji, also known as the Golden Pavilion, is a historic Zen Buddhist temple located in Kyoto, Japan. Originally built in 1397 as a retirement villa for the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, it was later converted into a temple by his son. The pavilion's top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf, creating a striking and reflective appearance that shimmers in the surrounding pond. Kinkaku-ji is designated as a National Special Historic Site and a National Special Landscape, attracting visitors from around the world for its breathtaking beauty and serene gardens.
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