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Ginkaku-ji
The Silver Pavilion, a refined Zen temple with a moss garden and raked sand sculptures.
- Editor's score
- 4.5
- Visit
- 45 min
- Price
- €
About
Built in the 15th century as a shogun's villa, the Silver Pavilion was never covered in silver. Its understated beauty, sculpted sand garden and moss-covered hillside path make it a favourite of many visitors.
Best time to go: Morning, then walk the Philosopher's Path south.
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