Kinkaku-ji "Temple of the Golden
Pavilion", officially named Rokuon-ji. "Deer Garden
Temple", is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto. The garden
complex is an excellent example of Muromachi period garden
design. The Muromachi period is considered to be a classical age
of Japanese garden design. The correlation between buildings and
its settings were greatly emphasized during this period. It was a
way to integrate the structure within the landscape in an
artistic way. The garden designs were characterized by a
reduction in scale, a more central purpose, and a distinct
setting. A minimalistic approach was brought to the garden
design, by recreating larger landscapes in a smaller scale around
a structure. It is designated as a National Special Historic Site
and a National Special Landscape, and it is one of 17 locations
comprising the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto World Heritage
Site. It is also one of the most popular buildings in Japan,
attracting a large number of visitors annually. Burned down in
1950, rebuilt 1955.
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| Various
nice items you can enjoy on the way into the golden
temple |
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| Covered
with 24K gold - no wonder it's among the most visited
places in Japan |
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| Nice
area around the impressive temple |
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| Details
from the temple and more from the area around |
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| Nice panorama
view |
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| 3rd floor |
2nd floor |
1st floor |
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| Pictures from folder |
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