The Zen Temple Ginkakuji was established in 1482 by Ashikaga Yoshimasa, the eighth Muromachi Shogunate. Yoshimasa, had Ginkakuji built to spend his retired life, taking after his grandfather Ashikaga Yoshimitsu whom had Kinkakuji built.
Left: The entrance to Ginkakuji
Center: My friend Adel
Right: Kannonden. The First floor is built in the Shoin style - traditional Japanese residential architecture, the Second floor is built using Chinese temple cues, and a bronze phoenix on the roof guards Ginkakuji.
All: Ginkakuji
All: Ginkakuji
All: Ginkakuji
Left: Gardens surrounding Ginkakuji
Center: Mysterious moss…
Right: Gardens
All: Ginkakuji
All: Ginkakuji
Left & Center: After visiting Ginkakuji Adel and I decided to climb Daimonjiyama. Daimonji can be seen at most locations in Kyoto. The view is from the top of the mountain.
Right: Adel takes a break after the climb.
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