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Pure Land Paradise drawn by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. Its famous Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku)—actually a pagoda made to house the sacred relics of the …
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Dec 5, 2024
Kinkaku-ji, or the Golden Pavilion, was absolutely breathtaking. The golden temple reflected in the calm pond surrounded by lush greenery felt like a scene straight out of a postcard. The architectur… Full review by Keira L
Dec 4, 2024
Certainly worth a visit to see the golden pavilion reflected in the lake that surrounds it, but only really a photo stop. As so often in Japan, with its wooden buildings that often burn down or get d… Full review by TonySwiss
Nov 30, 2024
It is fascinating to see a wooden building in the middle of a man-made lake, completely in gold. You can only walk through the garden around the temple, but despite the hordes of tourists, there is s… Full review by Gerry_W_Reisenberger
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