Ginkaku-ji | Jisho-ji | Kyoto Travel | Hidden Gems (1)🌟

Kyoto is home to many famous temples that attract tourists from all over the world every year, such as Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, and Fushimi Inari Taisha. 🎢🌟 During peak seasons, these places can be extremely crowded, which may detract from the travel experience. 🌇 Of course, Kyoto also hides many lesser-known temples, like Ginkaku-ji. 🏯 🌸🍃 The Ginkaku-ji temple complex is located in the eastern part of Kyoto. It was originally built in 1460 by Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa as a retirement villa. 🎢🌟 In 1482, he added the building now known as the "Silver Pavilion" as a hall to enshrine the statue of Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy. The "Silver Pavilion" was modeled after his grandfather's Kinkaku-ji, but it is smaller in scale and simpler in style. 🌸🍃 This Zen temple from the Muromachi period is renowned for its minimalist architecture and exquisite garden design. The official name of Ginkaku-ji is "Jisho-ji." 🌸🍃 Although its exterior is not covered in silver leaf, it forms a striking contrast with Kinkaku-ji, hence the common name "Silver Pavilion." 🍃 #Kyoto 🌺