• Instead of being designed by and for the use of monks, practitioners of zazen, or seated meditation. Ginkakuji was constructed in relation to its surroundings.
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  • Ginkakuji, although not as well known as its more famous cross-town rival Kinkakuji (Goldin Pavilion) is in many ways a more rewarding experience to visit.
  • Ginkakuji was established in 1482 by Ashikaga Yoshimasa. ... He was thought to have an artistic sense, which can be seen in Ginkakuji.
  • Right next to the Hondo stands the Togudo, Ginkakuji's only other temple building besides the Silver Pavilion which dates back to the temple's foundation.
  • Very pleasant walk in quiet neighborhoods. Ginkakuji is a real treat so pace yourself on the Philosopher’s Walk so you have just enough energy to enjoy it.
  • Ginkakuji never seems to be “Silver” though Kinkakuji glitters gold. (“Gin” means silver and “Kin” means gold in Japanese.)There were some disputes on the issue.
  • The Ginkakuji Temple in Kyoto, Japan, formally referred to as Jisho-ji and otherwise known as 'The Serene Temple of the Silver Pavilion', was first built in the...
  • To get to Ginkaku-ji from Kyoto-Station, take City bus 5, 17 or 100, a thirty-five to forty minute ride, getting off at Ginkakuji-mae (230 yen each way).
  • Ginkakuji (銀閣寺) is a Zen temple located in northwest Kyoto City. The official name of the temple is Jishoji Temple and it’s also known as “Temple of the Silver...