Historic site

Higashiyama Jisho-ji

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京の片泊まり
October 9, 2019
Ginkakuji Temple, also called the Silver Pavilion, is also a famous sight of Kyoto. A must-see destination! Distance: 28 minutes by bus (bus n.204 and 93 , 230JPY) Entrance fee: - Adults: 500JPY - Children: 300JPY Opening hours: 8:30~17:00 (9:00~16:30 from December to February)
Etsuko
February 20, 2018
Ginkaku-ji - One of 17 World Cultural Heritage sites in Kyoto. A must see during your stay in Kyoto.
Ken
September 23, 2017
Home to a sumptuous garden and elegant structures, Ginkaku-ji is one of Kyoto's premier sites. The temple started its life in 1482 as a retirement villa for Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa, who desired a place to retreat from the turmoil of a civil war. While the name Ginkaku-ji literally translates as 'Silver Pavilion', the shogun's ambition to cover the building with silver was never realised. After Yoshimasa's death, the villa was converted into a temple.
Home to a sumptuous garden and elegant structures, Ginkaku-ji is one of Kyoto's premier sites. The temple started its life in 1482 as a retirement villa for Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa, who desired a place to retreat from the turmoil of a civil war. While the name Ginkaku-ji literally translates as 'S…
Miki
January 12, 2017
UNESCO world herritage site. Famous temple like Kinkaku-ji.Japanese gardens there are amazing.open from 09:00-16:30. Adult 500yen,Child 300yen. 36min by bus from Kyoto station.
Lund
December 2, 2016
Silver temple called Ginkakuji temple

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Kyoto, Kyoto