*Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. Kyoto’s most iconic sight.
One of the most visited zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto. The temple was the retirement villa of the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu and it was built in 1397.
The pavilion successfully incorporates three distinct styles of architecture: The first floor is built in the Shinden style used for palace buildings during the Heian Period (794–1185). The second floor is built in the Bukke style used in samurai residences and has its exterior covered in gold leaf. The third floor, also covered in gold leaf, is built in the Chinese style and topped with a bronze phoenix ornament.
*Ginkaku-ji Temple, also known as the Silver Pavilion, is a famous Zen temple located in the city of Kyoto, Japan. It was built in the 15th century by the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa as a retreat for meditation and contemplation. The temple is known for its elegant architecture and beautiful gardens, which have been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ginkakuji was supposed to be covered in silver foil but the Shogun who was building it died before it’s completion and the decision not to complete it give it a wabi-sabi aesthetic to it. It has a sand garden and a hilltop view.
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