Ginkaku-ji, also known as the Silver Pavilion, is a Zen temple located in Kyoto, Japan. It was built by Ashikaga Yoshimasa, the 8th shogun of the Ashikaga shogunate in the late 15th century as a retirement villa and modeled after Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion. Unlike Kinkaku-ji, Ginkaku-ji was never covered in silver leaf, which is how it got its name.
The temple is known for its beautiful gardens and architecture, including the famous "Sea of Silver Sand" and "Moon-Viewing Platform." The temple's gardens feature a variety of plants and trees, including a number of different types of bamboo, as well as a number of stone lanterns and other decorative elements.
In addition to its gardens, Ginkaku-ji also features a number of important cultural artifacts, including a number of national treasures and important cultural properties, including the famous "Phoenix Hall" which is a two-story wooden structure that houses an Amida Buddha statue, considered as one of the most beautiful example of Momoyama period architecture.
Ginkaku-ji is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is considered one of Kyoto's most popular tourist destinations.
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