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Ginkakuji, the Silver Pavilion, is a Zen temple at the foot of Kyoto's Higashiyama ("eastern mountains"). The temple is formally known as Tozan Jishoji.
In 1482, shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa built his retirement villa on the grounds of today's temple. A few years later, the Silver Pavilion, modeled after Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), was constructed. Plans to cover the pavilion in silver were never realized. The villa was converted into a Zen temple after Yoshimasa's death in 1490.
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Construction Notice: The main building of Ginkakuji is currently being renovated and covered by a scaffold. Works are scheduled to be completed by spring 2010. The rest of the garden is not affected by the renovation works and can still make for a pleasant visit.
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Scaffolding on March 22, 2008
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| how
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Ginkakuji can be accessed by direct bus number 5, 17 or 100 from Kyoto Station. Alternatively, you can reach Ginkakuji by foot along the Path of Philosophy from Nanzenji.
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| hours
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| Hours: | 8:30 to 17:00 (9:00 to 16:30 from December to February) | | Closed: | No closing days. | | Admission: | 500 yen |
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| news
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Kyoto Autumn Color Report: Arashiyama
November 19, 2009
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Kyoto Autumn Color Report: Higashiyama
November 18, 2009
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Kyoto Autumn Color Report: Kurama
November 16, 2009
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Kyoto Autumn Color Report
November 12, 2009
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Kyoto Cherry Blossom Report
April 15, 2009
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Kyoto Cherry Blossom Report
April 12, 2009
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Kyoto Cherry Blossom Report
April 7, 2009
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Kyoto Cherry Blossom Report
April 4, 2009
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Kyoto Cherry Blossom Report
April 1, 2009
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Kyoto Cherry Blossom Report
March 30, 2009
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Kyoto Cherry Blossom Report
March 25, 2009
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Popularity of Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion):
Users who have been to Kyoto: 1959
Users who have been to Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion): 649 6th of 46 most visited sights in Kyoto. 29th of 554 most visited sights nationwide.
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japan-guide.com Rating:
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best of Japan
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User Rating (by 377 users):
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86/100
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recommended
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A real Japanese inn in a quiet area of Gion, famous for Geisha. 15min walk to Kiyomizu-dera. 5min to Yasaka-jinja.
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Ryokan Saka-no-ue
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