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A Zen temple, Ginkaku-ji (Temple of the Silver Pavilion) or Jisho-ji (Temple of Shining Mercy) as it was later named, was initially built as a retreat for the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasha. Following a circular path through the grounds, visitors can see the two-storied pavilion, the Hondo and Togudo buildings, a beautifully landscaped moss garden, and a dry sand garden known as the “Sea of Silver Sand.” A sculpted pile of sand in the garden is thought to represent Mt. Fuji. The temple grounds are open daily with shortened hours during the months of December, January, and February.
2 Ginkakuji-cho Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan, Phone: +81-757-71-57-25
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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