• Ginkakuji is similiar in the first view to more famous Kinkauji (except gold on the walls) but is it worse?
  • Ginkakuji, the Silver Pavilion, was constructed as a retreat by shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa in 1489 after the destruction of much of Kyoto in the Onin Civil...
  • Whether you’re a history buff, a nature lover, or simply seeking a moment of reflection, Ginkakuji Temple is a captivating destination!
  • The Jisho-ji, commonly known as Ginkakuji (the Silver Pavilion), is a villa created and lived by the 8th Muromachi shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa (1436 – 1490).
  • The most convenient way to reach Ginkakuji Temple from Kyoto Station is by bus, as there is no nearby train station.
  • We continued on the footpath around the raked sand and past some temple buildings, the paths then flowed through the Ginkakuji impressive and beautiful moss...
  • Ginkaku-ji. Located east of the Kinkaku-ji in the Higashiyama mountains of Kyoto, the Ginkaku-ji, or Silver Pavilion, appears similar to its predecessor at first...
  • ginkakuji-01-txt. Two distinct cultures flourished during the Muromachi period, the Kitayama culture of Yoshimitsu’s day and the Higashiyama culture of...