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Kinkaku-ji

1397 establishments14th-century Buddhist temples20th-century Buddhist templesBuddhist temples in KyotoImportant Cultural Properties of Japan
Myoshin-ji templesRebuilt buildings and structures in JapanReligious buildings and structures completed in 1955Religious buildings and structures destroyed by arsonSpecial Historic SitesSpecial Places of Scenic BeautyWorld Heritage Sites in Japan
Kinkaku ji the Golden Temple in Kyoto overlooking the lake high rez
Kinkaku ji the Golden Temple in Kyoto overlooking the lake high rez

Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺, literally "Temple of the Golden Pavilion"), officially named Rokuon-ji (鹿苑寺, lit. 'Deer Garden Temple'), is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. It is one of the most popular buildings in Kyoto, attracting many visitors annually. It is designated as a National Special Historic Site, a National Special Landscape and is one of 17 locations making up the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which are World Heritage Sites.Kinkaku-ji was ranked the No. 85 Most Holy Place on Earth by religious leaders, writers and scholars in the Patheos multi-faith religion project Sacred Spaces: The 100 Most Holy Places on Earth.

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N 35.0395 ° E 135.7285 °
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金閣寺 (鹿苑寺)


603-8361 Kyoto, Kita Ward
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Kinkaku ji the Golden Temple in Kyoto overlooking the lake high rez
Kinkaku ji the Golden Temple in Kyoto overlooking the lake high rez
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