Ginkakuji temple
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TEL : 075-771-5725 Address : 2 Ginkakujicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto Access : JR Kyoto Station > (city bus number 5 or 7 or 32 or 102 or 203 or 204) > Ginkakuji michi bus stop Parking : Kyoto Ginkaku-ji Temple Tourist Parking Lot(Paid) Hours : Opning 8:30 – Closing 17:00 (March to November) / Opning 9:00 – Closing 16:30 (December to February) Entrance fee : 1000 yen |
Introduction to Ginkakuji temple
Originally a residence built in 1482 by Ashikaga Yoshimasa, the eighth shogun of the Muromachi shogunate, it became a temple after his death.
The Silver Pavilion located within the temple grounds is designated as a National Treasure. It was built modeled after Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) Temple, but it is not covered in silver leaf. The mound of sand built nearby is called the “Moon-Facing Platform.”
The temple grounds include a large garden. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery by walking around the pond.
The main hall has a majestic presence.
There are stone steps at the back of the temple grounds.
From the top, you can get a good view of the shape of the roof of Silver Pavilion.
