Ginkaku-ji

Kyoto Prefecture · Japan

Ginkaku-ji, Japan
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Best time to go
Autumn
Budget
$
Accessibility
limited
Coordinates
Open in maps

Known as the Silver Pavilion, this Zen temple sits at the foot of Kyoto's eastern hills alongside a meticulously raked sand garden. Its restrained aesthetic contrasts with the gilded splendor of its sister temple across the city.

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