Last updated on 10 April 08
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Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion Garden)

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The garden was designed as a country house for the Shogun Yosimasa and then became a temple garden. It is approached by a narrow walk lined with bamboo. The space then opens to show a large treasure pond which has two islands. The roof of the pavilion was intended to be covered with silver leaf. A low mound has white quartz, raked to symbolise waves and designed to be viewed by moonlight. The garden has a sho-in (scholar's seat) belonging to the Muromachi Period (1333 - 1573).

Address - Ginkakujicho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
Website - Visit the Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion Garden) website

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