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Ginkaku-ji Temple

慈照寺

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Ashikaga Yoshimasa began building the villa that preceded Jishoji in 1482; it became a Zen temple after his death.

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Founding, rebuilding, and milestones across the centuries.

1482
Predecessor construction
MuromachiRecorded event
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An illustrated overview of the grounds. Match the numbers to the landmarks below.

Illustration © emonsterIllustrated map for orientation. Access and paths may change; follow signs at the site.

Landmarks on this map

Silver Pavilion
Two-story Kannon hall surviving from Ashikaga Yoshimasa’s Higashiyama villa.
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Hojo Main Hall
Edo-period main hall enshrining Shakyamuni Buddha.
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Togudo Hall
Surviving villa hall originally built to enshrine Amida Buddha.
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Ginshadan Sand Garden
Terraced white-sand garden in front of the Hojo hall.
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Shoin Hall
Hall completed in 1993, with sliding-door paintings by Tomioka Tessai.
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Main Gate
Entrance to the approach enclosed by Ginkaku-ji’s bamboo fencing.
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Middle Gate
Gate and reception point at the end of the bamboo-lined approach.
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Kinkyō Pond
Garden pond receiving the water of Sengetsusen Falls.
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Check before you go

Hours, admission and access can change. Confirm current details with the site before travelling.

Viewing is 8:30–17:00 from March through November and 9:00–16:30 from December through February.

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