Ginkaku-ji (Temple of Shining Mercy) is a stunning Zen Buddhist temple and a highlight of any trip to Kyoto. The traditional Japanese garden around the temple is full of interesting stone/gravel decorations and a ‘wishing stone’. Budget travel tips Combine this with a trip to Nanzen-ji temple, via the Philosopher’s Walk. This should provide for a whole afternoon/morning’sContinue reading “Ginkaku-ji Temple”
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Philosopher’s Walk
A famous and historic Kyoto walk, from Ginkaku-ji Temple to Nanzen-ji. A number of other smaller but interesting shrines are dotted along the path. Time: 30 minutes How to get there Start at either Ginkaku-ji Temple to Nanzen-ji, then take the route below from there. Map
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