Go to both Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji, I was told. See which one you prefer.
It’s no easy choice. I mean, the gold temple (Kinkaku-ji) is pretty:
Not to mention, popular:
Yet in spite of its clamour for attention, I think it slightly loses out in my affections to Ginkaku-ji (also known as the silver one). I loved the peaceful gardens and views across the city.
See what you think and let me know…
The Temple of the Golden Pavilion! (It’s stunning but so wrapped up in my consciousness with Mishima that it might feel a tad creepy.) Ginkaku-ji looks beautiful as well. They sure knew their locations.
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