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…
J. C. Greenway
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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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