Abbot's Quarters
The Hôjô is the main temple building of Ginkaku-ji and dates to the mid-Edo period. Facing the Sea of Silver Sand on one side, it's powerful presence recalls the tastes of Ginkaku-ji's founder, Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa.
About this place:
Ginkakuji, the Silver Pavilion, is a Zen temple at the foot of Kyoto's Higashiyama ("eastern mountains"). The temple is formally known as Tozan Jishoji.
In 1482, shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa built his retirement villa on the grounds of today's temple. A few years later, the Silver Pavilion, modeled after Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion), was constructed. Plans to cover the pavilion in silver were never realized. The villa was converted into a Zen temple after Yoshimasa's death in 1490.
Construction Notice: The main building of Ginkakuji is currently being renovated and covered by a scaffold. Works are scheduled to be completed by spring 2010. -http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3907.html
Ky?to, Ky?to-fu, JP
Discovered by Brian Hunziker
on 19 February 2008.
188 views.
