- Ginkakuji is similiar in the first view to more famous Kinkauji (except gold on the walls) but is it worse?
- While a visit to Ginkakuji can be completed in an hour, the surrounding area is a destination in itself filled with famous sites.
- Ginkakuji offers a tranquil oasis that provides a peaceful escape from the bustling city life, making it a must-visit destination for cultural enthusiasts and nature lovers...
- Though many people imagine that the giant mound within Ginkakuji Garden is meant to suggest Mt Fuji, it is in fact called the "Moon Viewing Platform".
- Another notable structure within Ginkakuji is the Togudo, a modest yet elegant building that served as Yoshimasa's private Buddha Hall.
- Ginkakuji Temple is now one of the top touristic sites in Kyoto and designated to UNESCO World Heritage Site as a part of Historic Monuments of Ancient...
- The official name of Ginkakuji is Jisho-ji but it is better known to international tourists as the Silver Pavillion.
- Ginkakuji, or the Silver Pavilion, is nestled in Kyoto’s eastern mountains and is a popular stop for many visitors to Japan’s ancient capital.
- Ginkakuji and the garden adjacent to it represent so called “Higashiyama period/culture” and was listed as a World Heritage site in 1994.
- Yoshimasa is said to have used the idyllic villa as a refuge from the ravages of Ōnin War, and to have used the beauty of Ginkakuji’s extensive gardens as a...