Ginkaku-ji

Ginkaku-ji, the Silver Pavilion, is an elegant 15th-century Zen temple renowned for its understated beauty and sublime landscape design. Unlike its golden sibling, it was never actually covered in silver, allowing the natural wood to harmonize with its stunning dry sand garden and mossy woodland paths. Expect a peaceful stroll past the iconic meticulously raked sand cone, designed to reflect moonlight, and a gentle hillside climb offering lovely views of the temple grounds.

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