Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺, lit. 'Temple of the Golden Pavilion'), officially named Rokuon-ji (鹿苑寺, lit. ' Deer Garden Temple '), is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan and a tourist attraction. [2]

Oct 21, 2012 · Kinkakuji (金閣寺, Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. Formally known as Rokuonji, the temple was the retirement villa of the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, and according to his will it became a Zen temple of the Rinzai sect after his death in 1408.

An iconic Kyoto landmark, the Kinkaku-ji Temple and the Golden Pavilion are a must-visit on every tourist’s itinerary, easily one of the top 10 places to see in Japan! The stunning temple consists of three floors with a golden phoenix atop the roof.

A renowned Zen Buddhist temple with centuries of history, Rokuonji Temple is more widely known today as Kinkakuji Temple―a name derived from the famed Golden Pavilion (reliquary hall) that serves as the centerpiece of the temple grounds.

Seen reflected in the adjoining "mirror pond" with its small islands of rock and pine, Kinkaku-ji Temple, "The Golden Pavilion," is a breathtaking must-see. The building's first purpose was to serve the retiring Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu (1358-1409) as a residence.

Overview and history of the Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion, one of Shokoku-ji Temple’s affiliate temples. Enjoy Kinkaku-ji’s famous sights and hidden spots from a new perspective. Kinkaku-ji offers beautiful scenes each season. Kinkakuji’s live image feed is updated every three minutes. Copyright © Shokoku-ji religious corporation, All rights reserved.

Kinkaku-ji, Zen Buddhist temple in Kyōto, Japan, that is officially named Rokuon-ji but is popularly known as Kinkaku-ji for its magnificent Golden Pavilion. The temple is one of the finest examples of architecture from the Muromachi period, when the Ashikaga shogunate reigned.

Its famous Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku)—actually a pagoda made to house the sacred relics of the Buddha—has given this temple the popular name of Kinkaku-ji (“Temple of the Golden Pavilion”), however the official name of this branch temple of the Rinzai-sect Zen temple of Shokoku-ji …

Kinkaku-ji is the vernacular name of Rokuon-ji, a Buddhist temple located in the north of Kyoto. The famous place of worship is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage and is very popular among tourists. It was nicknamed "Golden Pavilion" due to it is wonderfully gilded main hall.

3 days ago · Kinkaku-ji, the famed 'Golden Pavilion', is Kyoto’s most iconic sight. It’s well worth a visit, especially if you pick a time when the crowds aren’t there.