The Silver Pavilion (Ginkaku-ji)（銀閣寺 （慈照寺））
The Silver Pavilion and the Spirit of Wabi-Sabi in Kyoto Ginkaku-ji (銀閣寺), also known as the Silver Pavilion, is one of Kyoto’s most iconic Zen temples. Located on the city’s eastern hills, it was built by Ashikaga Yoshimasa, the grandson of Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, who commissioned the famous Kinkaku-ji. While its golden counterpart shines with opulence, […]
Nanzen-ji（南禅寺）
Kyoto’s Grand Zen Temple at the Foot of Higashiyama Nanzen-ji is one of Kyoto’s most important Zen temples. Located at the base of the eastern mountains (Higashiyama), this majestic temple complex blends nature, history, and art into one peaceful experience. It’s especially known for its calm atmosphere and the beauty of its traditional Japanese gardens. […]
Chion-in（知恩院）
Spiritual Center of the Pure Land Sect Chion-in（知恩院） stands proudly in Kyoto as the head temple of the Jōdo-shū (Pure Land Sect of Buddhism). Founded in 1234 by Genchi, a devoted disciple of Hōnen (1133–1212), this temple is deeply rooted in Japanese spiritual history. It continues to attract pilgrims, tourists, and scholars from around the […]