Tuesday, 15 March 2022

The Breath-taking Kyoto Kinkaku-ji, or Golden Pavilion

Kyoto’s Kinkaku-ji, or Golden Pavilion
Kyoto’s Kinkaku-ji, or Golden Pavilion, is a breathtaking three-story Zen temple known for its top two floors which are covered entirely in gold leaf. 

Originally built as a villa for a court noble, it was converted into a temple in the 15th century. 

Each floor incorporates three distinct architectural styles: Shinden, Buke, and Zen. Kinkaku-ji stands inside a picturesque Japanese garden, shimmering in front of the aptly-named Mirror Pond. In winter, in particular, the building sparkles against the white snow.
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