Ginkakuji Temple is correctly called Jizhao Temple. It was built here in 1482 by Ashikaga Yoshimasa, the 8th shogun of the Muromachi shogunate, and it also echoes the Kaenji Temple (Kinkaku-ji) built by his grandfather.The arrangement for cherry blossom viewing on the day was to follow the cherry blossoms from the philosophical way to Ginkakuji Temple. Although it is not a famous place for cherry blossom viewing, the courtyard landscape is also worth seeing.
◎ The origin of Ci Zhao Temple (Silver Pavilion).
In 1473, the 8th Muromachi Shogun, Ashikaga Yoshisho, was transferred to the post of Ashikaga Yoshisho. Starting in 1482, Higashiyama Sanso (also known as Higashiyamaden) was built in the foothills of Higashiyama Yoshima. After the war subsided, the people's livelihood in Kyoto was withered, but In order to continue to build the Higashiyama-den, Ashikaga Yoshimasa still levies taxes and labors from the common people, so that they can live a luxurious life of elegance and comfort.The construction of the Higashiyama-den took 8 years, and it was not officially completed until shortly before the death of Yoshimasa. However, he was eager to move to live here before its completion. The Beishan Temple (later the Golden Pavilion) was comparable, but it also had a certain political function.
Later, in February 1490, in order to enshrine the deceased Bodhi, the incarnation of Yizheng, the Dongshan Hall was changed to a temple, and later established as Cizhao Temple.In 2, the garden of Jisho-ji Temple was designated as a special historical site and scenic spot by the Japanese government. In 1952, it was designated as part of the "Cultural Property of Ancient Kyoto" and was included in the World Heritage List. [The above information comes fromWikipedia]
After reading the background, I understand that this is a large private guest house built by the people regardless of the people's livelihood, and it was enshrined in the temple after death. (Throw the keyboard~~~)
◎ How to get to Ginkakuji Temple?
Ginkakuji was located at the back of the road of philosophy. We wanted to take the time to take pictures in full open and good weather, so we took the bus from Kyoto Station early in the morning, and got off at Ginkakuji Road by bus No. 5 or 17 to get to Ginkakuji.
※ Road from Philosophy to Ginkakuji
▲ Every time I come to Kyoto, I have to eat matcha ice cream!Huh!
▲ The map looks very big, and it will take about an hour to complete a circle. (Including photo time)
▲ Entrance
▲ Ginkakuji Wall is a kind of chrysanthemum and camellia.
▲ The Ginkakuji Temple is the entrance ticket to the temple, and the same as the Kinkakuji Temple, it is the entrance ticket.
As soon as you walk in, you will see a classic Japanese garden, with pine and cypress supplemented by sand and stone, and the silver pavilion is a pavilion dedicated to Guanyin. From the hollow hall to the Chaoyin pavilion and the phoenix on the roof, visitors visit here. A place where you must take a photo, but although it is called Ginkakuji Temple, it is not as brilliant as the Kinkakuji Temple. I occasionally saw a photo of the snow-covered Ginkakuji Temple on the Internet, and I found the scenery to be beautiful. (>> Snow view of Ginkakuji Temple)
And interspersed with it is the silver sand beach. In the past, it would pass by the main hall, Dongqiu Hall, and Xiangyue Platform. The visit time here is about 20-25 minutes. There is also a prayer board in the hall for people to pick up their wishes after coining. We walked all the way from the philosophical way to here, and could not help but take a break while enjoying the courtyard view.
After that, I walked up the stairs and slowly reached the top to overlook the mountain scenery in the silver pavilion and in the distance. The tall trees on both sides of the room are filled with cool breeze, and it is very comfortable to walk.In the end, the most memorable thing is the clear stream down from Xiyuequan. It is said that Ashikaga used this spring water to make tea and chat with literati.
▲ I still don't understand why my husband loves to take pictures of me so much. ^^b
◎ Ci Zhao Temple (Silver Pavilion)
– Address: 〒606-8402 Ginkakujicho 2, Sakyo District, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
– Tel: 075-771-5725
-Official website:http://www.shokoku-ji.jp/g_about.html
– Opening hours:
* 08:30-17:00 (3月1日~11月30日)
* 09:00-16:30 (12月1日~2月28日)
