Ginkakuji Temple
The World Heritage Site Ginkakuji Temple（銀閣寺） belongs to the Shokokuji School of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism, the same sect as Kinkakuji Temple.The official name of Ginkakuji Temple, Higashiyama Jishoji, was named after Ashikaga Yoshimasa’s Buddhist name, Jishoin.
The Kannon-den (Ginkaku), a national treasure, has a Shinku-den (Shoin style) on the first floor and a Chao-on-gak (Tang-style Buddhist temple style) on the second floor, and is equipped with a phoenix on the roof.Kannon-den enshrines the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara.
The garden is designated as a national historic site and a place of scenic beauty. Fuji-shaped Kogetsudai and Ginsadan, which represents ripples, are impressive. The observatory offers a partial view of Kyoto City.
Access to Ginkakuji Temple from Kyoto Station is by bus, which takes about 30 minutes.
Ginkakuji Temple Map
| opening hours | 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.※December 1 to the end of February: 9:00 - 16:30 |
| regular closing day | without a holiday |
| entrance fee | Adults 500 yen, Elementary and junior high school students 300 yen |
| bus stop | City bus Ginkakuji-mae bus stop※Ginkakuji-michi bus stop is close by. |
| station | Subway Keage Station※Approx. 20 minutes walk from the nearest station |
| parking lot | without※Private parking is available nearby (fee required). |
| official site | Ginkakuji Temple |
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