Jisho-ji Temple (Ginkaku-ji Temple)慈照寺(銀閣寺)
A mountain retreat modeled after the Kinkaku-ji Temple (Gold Pavillion Temple) built by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, grandfather of the eighth Muromachi shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa, in 1482. After Yoshimasa’s death, the villa was turned into a Rinzai Shokoku-ji school Zen Buddhist temple and, based on Yoshimasa’s posthumous name, the temple was named the Jishoji Temple. The Kannon Hall, commonly known as the Ginkaku (Silver Pavillion), is simple and elegant in its design; the Togu-do hall is the oldest extant example of ancient Japanese shoin-zukuri architecture and is designated a National Treasure.
Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Ginkakujichou 2
0757715725
[3/1-1/11/30] 8:30-17:00
[12/Jan.-Feb. end] 9:00-16:30
※ time may be different at the time of special admission fee
Review of Ginkaku-ji Temple
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Reviewed:2018/11/27
Good introduction to Kyoto
Reviewed:2018/11/26
Worth the tickets
Reviewed:2018/11/25
Very nice stroll around the garden
Details
Address
Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Ginkakujichou 2 [map]
Phone
0757715725
- Hours
- [3/1-1/11/30] 8:30-17:00
[12/Jan.-Feb. end] 9:00-16:30
※ time may be different at the time of special admission fee - Closed
- open everyday
- Fees
- [Gallen Admission fee to worship] Adults/High School Students 500yen, Junior High/Junior High School Students 300yen
※ Time may be different at special admission fee - Parking Lot
- Available
- Credit Card
- Not available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
Access
Kyoto Main Areas
Its wooden tea houses, shuffling geisha, and spiritual sights have seen Kyoto hailed as the heart of traditional Japan, a world apart from ultramodern Tokyo. Despite being the Japanese capital for over a century, Kyoto escaped destruction during World War II, leaving behind a fascinating history which can be felt at every turn, from the fully gold-plated Kinkakuji Temple down to traditional customs such as geisha performances and tea ceremonies, which are still practiced to this day.
