Kyoto

Ginkakuji Temple (Silver Pavilion)

A Stroll Through Moss and Sand Gardens

Stefanus Husin Jul 25, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>The walk to the entrance is quite spectacular.</p>

<p>The ticket and a short history about the temple that will be given to you when you purchased the ticket. </p>

<p>As you enter you will be greeted with a small garden. </p>

<p>Part of the stone garden, who knew a mountain of sand could look so beautiful. </p>

<p>The main temple surrounded with a beautiful pond. </p>

<p>The sand garden where you can sit and enjoy looking at it. </p>

<p>As you walk around, you will see the pond with its stunning reflection</p>

<p>Path that you will follow around surrounded by trees.</p>

Ginkakuji Temple is also known as the “Silver Pavilion”. However the actual building is not clad in silver! They are other temple buildings in the area and as you walk around you will be able to see moss garden, sand garden, the pond and the temple buildings from different angles. There is a path for you to follow that will lead you in a circular direction. You will also be surprised just how it makes you feel by looking at the sand garden.

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Stefanus Husin @stefanus.husin

A traveller, photo enthusiast, adrenalin junkie, and food lover that wants to explore and experience the world. Come and tag along as I go through this and enjoy it through my photos! :)