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Ginkaku-ji

Temple Kyoto, Japan

Temple of Shining Mercy Ginkaku-ji

is a zen temple in the sakyo district of Kyoto, and is one of the examples of the Higashiyama culture of the Muromachi period. Its construction dates back to 1460, when Ashikaga Yoshimasa decided to build a garden for retirees. In addition to the famous temple, there are many moss-covered wooded grounds.


Opening Time
    Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
    Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
    Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
    Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
    Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
    Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
    Sunday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Contacts
075-771-5725

Location
2 Ginkakujichō, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8402, Japan

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