Ginkakuji (銀閣寺, Silver Pavilion) is a Zen temple along Kyoto's eastern mountains (Higashiyama). In 1482, shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa built his retirement villa on the grounds of today's temple, modeled after Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) , his grandfather's retirement villa at the base of Kyoto's northern mountains (Kitayama).

Ginkaku-ji (銀閣寺, lit. "Temple of the Silver Pavilion"), officially named Jishō-ji (慈照寺, lit. "Temple of Shining Mercy"), is a Zen temple in the Sakyo ward of Kyoto, Japan. It is one of the constructions that represent the Higashiyama Culture of the Muromachi period.

This classic Japanese temple is one of the most popular places to visit in Kyoto, so it's best seen in the off-season or just after opening and just before closing. A trail behind the garden offers an escape from the crowds, leading up a hill to a great view of the temple and the surrounding city.

Jan 26, 2025 · Everything you need to know to plan your perfect 3 days in Kyoto itinerary! Kyoto, once the capital of Japan, is home to a seemingly unlimited number of things to do. From strolling quiet bonsai filled gardens to temple-hopping an unforgettable gold and silver pavilions.

Use this Kyoto tourist map to plan out your 5 days in Kyoto with Ginkakuji Temple! Day 1: Top tourist spots with one day bus pass Day 2: Fushimi Inari Shrine hike through 1,000 torii gates

Jan 11, 2025 · Ginkaku-ji, located in Ginkakuji-cho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, is a Zen temple of the Rinzai sect’s Shokoku-ji school. This temple has deep ties to the Ashikaga shogunate and serves as a sub-temple of Shokoku-ji.

Ginkaku-ji Temple (The Silver Pavilion) is an elegant temple set in beautiful grounds at the foot of Kyoto's eastern mountains. Its grounds are an outstanding example of Japanese landscape architecture.

Feb 27, 2024 · Nestled in the serene hills of eastern Kyoto, Ginkakuji is a stunning Zen temple renowned for its exquisite architecture and tranquil gardens. Originally constructed in 1482 as a retirement villa for the powerful shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa, Ginkakuji, also known as the Silver Pavilion, was later converted into a Buddhist temple.

Dec 8, 2024 · Ginkakuji Temple, located in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, is a temple of the Rinzai sect of Buddhism and its official name is Jisho-ji Temple . Its origins lie in the mountain villa “Higashiyamadono” built by Ashikaga Yoshimasa, the 8th Shogun of the Muromachi Shogunate.

Ginkaku-ji is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, located in the north-east in Higashiyama district. The Silver Pavilion is made of lacquered wood and surrounded by a wonderful dry garden of a refined aesthetic, a bamboo alley as well as a Japanese moss garden.