The Silver Pavilion
Neighborhood: Sakyo-ku
Nearest Train: Demachiyanagi/ Keihan Line
Phone: +81 75 711 5725
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Ginkakuji, the Silver Pavilion, was constructed as a retreat by shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa in 1489 after the destruction of much of Kyoto in the Onin Civil War of 1467. Its rather somber feel contrasts with the dazzling Kinkakuji, the Golden Pavilion, on which it was modeled. The story goes that Yoshimasa ran short of funds to coat the building with silver so that it could reflect the moonlight. Now a Zen temple, the elegant grounds contain a tranquil pond, a stone garden with raised cones, again to reflect moonlight, and a moss garden all designed by master gardener, Soami.
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Yotsugi Chaya
As written by flying s, I visited Yotsugi Chaya and it was wonderful! During the Summer, an American...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from on Nov 25 2007
Ginkakuji Road
The Silver Temple is surrounded by dozens of scenic points and interests. The view from the temple ...
Reviewed by:da_flying_shrimp from on Jul 15 2007
big differnce from Kinkaku-ji
Before I went to Ginkaku-ji, I though it was silver and shinning like Kinkaku-ji. I was supplised to...
Reviewed by:pokejapan from Kyoto Japan on Apr 02 2006
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