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5 days ago · Kinkaku-ji Temple The Kinkaku-ji Temple (also known as the Golden Pavilion) is one of the most iconic and famous places in Japan. It’s the #1 most visited Kyoto temple, and for pretty good reason!
5 days ago · Kinkaku-ji, also known as the Golden Pavilion, is a stunning Zen Buddhist temple located in Kyoto, Japan. It is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracting millions of visitors each year.
2 days ago · To finish off your day, but before heading back to your hotel in Kyoto, make a visit to Kinkaku-ji Temple or the Golden Pavilion. It’s a Zen temple originally built in 1397. However, the building you see today was reconstructed in 1955 after being burned to the ground.
1 day ago · Kinkaku-ji is a majestic Zen temple built in Kyoto, Japan. Formerly Rokuonji, it served as the retirement villa of shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu and was converted to a Buddhist Zen temple after his death in 1408, according to his will.
3 days ago · Rokuon-ji Temple (Kinkaku-ji Temple) This temple began when third generation shogun of the Muromachi shogunate Ashikaga Yoshimitsu inherited the Saionji family's mountain villa and called the villa “Kitayamadono.”. After his death it was changed into a Zen temple named “Rokuonji.”.
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2 days ago · From the majestic golden pavilion of Kinkaku-ji to the serene rock garden of Ryoan-ji, Kyoto’s temples and shrines offer a spiritual journey through Japan’s religious traditions.
