Ginkakuji, Kyoto

Ginkakuji, Kyoto

The Ginkaku-ji Temple, known as the Silver Pavilion, is a 15th century Zen temple with a sand garden, moss garden, and reflecting pond.

The Ginkaku-ji Temple, known as the Silver Pavilion, is a 15^th century Zen temple with a sand garden, moss garden, and reflecting pond. Silver Pavilion is a misnomer as it does not have any silver elements, though the original plans were for it to be covered in the metal.