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until his death in 1490 when the villa was
converted into a temple.
What to see:
Construction Notice: Ginkaku-ji Temple is
currently undergoing a major renovation.
The entire main temple is covered in
scaffolding. Work is scheduled to be
completed in Spring 2010.
converted into a temple.
What to see:
Construction Notice: Ginkaku-ji Temple is
currently undergoing a major renovation.
The entire main temple is covered in
scaffolding. Work is scheduled to be
completed in Spring 2010.
In addition to the temple's pavillion, the property featurs wooded grounds covered with
a variety of mosses. The Japanese garden, designed by the great landscape artist
Soami. The sand garden of Ginkaku-ji has become particularly well know, and the
carefully formed pile of sand which is said to symbolize Mount Fuji is an essential
element of the garden.
How to get there:
Ginkaku-ji Temple can be accessed by bus number Raku 100, 5, or 17 from Kyoto
Station getting off at Ginkakuji-michi. From there it is a short walk to the temple.
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Helpful Links:
Ginkaku-ji Temple - Official website (English)
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a variety of mosses. The Japanese garden, designed by the great landscape artist
Soami. The sand garden of Ginkaku-ji has become particularly well know, and the
carefully formed pile of sand which is said to symbolize Mount Fuji is an essential
element of the garden.
How to get there:
Ginkaku-ji Temple can be accessed by bus number Raku 100, 5, or 17 from Kyoto
Station getting off at Ginkakuji-michi. From there it is a short walk to the temple.
Sponsored Links:
=> Your Advertisement Here <= Place your Kyoto / Japan related advertisement here!
Helpful Links:
Ginkaku-ji Temple - Official website (English)
=> http://www.shokoku-ji.or.jp/english/e_ginkakuji <=
Reviews of Ginkaku-ji Temple - TripAdvisor travel reviews
=> http://www.tripadvisor.com <=
Related Pages:
=> Browse Gallery - Browse the Ginkaku-ji Temple gallery
=> Forum Discussion - Ginkaku-ji Temple Forum discussion
=> Kyoto Maps - Map of popular Kyoto locations
=> Transportation in Kyoto - Helpful information on getting around Kyoto
=> Kyoto Hotels - Find and Book cheap Kyoto hotels
Brief History:
The Ginkaku-ji Temple was first a vision of Ashikaga Yoshimasa, who died in 1490. He
had originally commissioned the building as a retirement villa. Ashikaga Yoshimasa
first started construction of the temple in the early 1460s pausing during the Onin War
(1467-77) and then picking up again in 1470s. Once completed in 1484 he lived there
The Ginkaku-ji Temple was first a vision of Ashikaga Yoshimasa, who died in 1490. He
had originally commissioned the building as a retirement villa. Ashikaga Yoshimasa
first started construction of the temple in the early 1460s pausing during the Onin War
(1467-77) and then picking up again in 1470s. Once completed in 1484 he lived there
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