By LISA VOGT/ Special to Asahi Weekly
September 19, 2023 at 07:30 JST
Kinkakuji, formally known as Rokuonji, in Kyoto’s Kita Ward, originally served as a retirement villa for Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, a shogun and prominent patron of the arts. In accordance with his will, it was converted into a Zen temple after his death in 1408. (Photo by Lisa Vogt)
In a city brimming with ancient temples, tranquil gardens (well, some are) and rich cultural heritage lies perhaps the most famous of all, at the top of every must-visit list when in Kyoto: the shimmering Golden Pavilion, Kinkakuji temple. [Read More]
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