Ginkaku-ji, officially named Jishō-ji, is a temple of Kyoto. It is one of the constructions that represents the Higashiyama Culture of the Muromachi period. The Kannonden Hall is not the Main Hall, but it is the most famous, and popularly known as Ginkaku, the “Silver Pavilion” . (Thank you for being patient with my English.)
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Lilian walks in Maruyama Park, Kyoto
Byodoin Temple in Kyoto, World Heritage Site
Byodoin is a temple in Uji City, to the south of Kyoto City, built in Heian era. The Ho-o-do Hall, its official name is Amida-do Hall, was completed in 1053. …
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Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto
Fushimi-Inari-Taisha Shrine is located in Fushimi Ward, the south of Kyoto City. The endless arcades of Senbon Torii (a thousand torii) are particularly famous.