Description for Kinkaku-ji
The golden World Heritage Site, Kinkaku-ji Temple. Its official name is Rokuon-ji Temple, but it is commonly known as Kinkaku-ji Temple because its most famous structure, the Shari-den Hall (Golden Pavilion), is covered in gold leaf.
Located in Kita Ward, Kyoto City, it is a temple of the Rinzai sect’s Shokoku-ji branch and one of Japan’s most famous tourist destinations.
The temple is called Kinkaku because the second and third floors of the Shari-den are covered in gold leaf, which reflects the golden color, hence the name.
The charm of Kinkaku-ji Temple
Kinkaku-ji Temple is one of Kyoto’s most famous tourist attractions, attracting many visitors from both Japan and abroad. The beauty of Kinkaku-ji Temple changes with the seasons, offering different charms in spring with cherry blossoms, summer with fresh greenery, autumn with colorful leaves, and winter with snowy landscapes. In particular, the reflection of Kinkaku in the pond is called “Kyo-ko-chi” and its beauty has been depicted in many photographs and paintings.
The area around Kinkaku-ji Temple is surrounded by beautiful gardens, where visitors can enjoy traditional Japanese garden culture while strolling. Within the gardens, there are historical structures such as the tea room favored by Yoshimitsu and the “Seifu-do,” where he spent his later years.
The Shari-den was designated as a National Treasure in 1929 and registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994.
Work description
The top row is in hiragana, the middle row is in kanji, and the bottom row is in katakana.
