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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 (Kurama / Kibune / OharaArea)
0757715725
[3/1-11/30] 8:30-17:00
[12/Jan.--Feb. End] 9:00-16:30
* Hours may differ during special admission fees.
Details
- Address
- Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Ginkakujichou 2 [map]
- Phone
- 0757715725
- Hours
- [3/1-11/30] 8:30-17:00
[12/Jan.--Feb. End] 9:00-16:30
* Hours may differ during special admission fees. - Closed
- open everyday
- Fees
- [Goten Admission fee to worship]
[Adults/High School Students] 500yen
[Small/Junior High School Students] 300yen
* Time may vary during special admission fee - Parking Lot
- Not available (Please use the parking lot near you)
- Credit Card
- Not available
- Smoking
- Not available
- Wi-Fi
- Not available
- Estimated stay time
- 30-60 minutes
- Wheelchair accessible
- Available
- Infant friendly
- Available
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
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Kyoto 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.
