- 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.
- 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.
- Ginkakuji was established in 1482 by Ashikaga Yoshimasa. ... He was thought to have an artistic sense, which can be seen in Ginkakuji.
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- 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.
- The village (Ginkakuji) became a Zen temple after Yoshimasa’s death in 1490. Despite its name (“ gin “ means “ silver “) the Ginkakuji was never covered in silver.
- In this tour, first, we will visit Ginkakuji Temple, and then, another temple where the famous handmade flea market is held.
- I will be in the Ginkakuji Temple / Philosopher's Path area till after sunset (after 4.45 p.m.) in late November.
- 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.
- With bus 100 get off at Ginkakuji-mae (bus stop with id 15). Bus 100 drives a flat loop route specially suited for tourists. The bus ticket is ¥230 flat-fare.
Ginkaku-ji
Budist Tapınağı
Genel bilgiler
Ginkaku-ji (Japonca: 銀閣寺) veya Jishō-ji (慈照寺; "Parlayan Merhamet Tapınağı"), Japonya'nın Kyoto kentinde bulunan bir Şingon Budist tapınağıdır.
Tapınak, Sakyō semtinde yer almakta olup Muromachi döneminin Higashiyama kültürünü temsil eden yapılardan biridir. Vikipedi
Kısa bilgiler
- Tamamlanma tarihi:1490