Ginkakuji is the Silver Temple - we visited Kyoto from 11th to 21st May, and out of all the amazingly beautiful temples and shrines we visited in Japan, our visit to Ginkakuji stands out in my mind. I found this to be one of the most beautiful temples, mainly because of the amazing landscaping done all around this temple. The... More

I visited Kinkakuji first, and I almost wish I had done this one first. Not really disappointed, but it's not quite as grand as the Golden Pavilion. I will say that Ginkakuji has a larger estate, and therefore more picture opportunities. I really enjoyed my visit, and some of the angles/shots on the trail were absolutely beautiful. I would go... More

This is a smaller replica of the Kinkaku-ji. It once belonged to the powerful statesman and his granddad was the one who crafted the Kinkaku-ji. When you enter, you are first greeted by the zen style stone garden which I believe will give you a sense of tranquility if there weren't so many tourists or visitors. Despite the name, it... More

The Ginkakuji (or Silver Pavillon) is a Zen temple located in the hills on the eastern edge of Koyto. While the temple is stunning it is the garden(s) that make this a must visit if you are ever in Kyoto. It seems as though any stress or care you have or ever had melts away once you step into the... More

The temple ia kind of replica of world famous golden pavilion. Only 2 stories compared to 3 stories building - golden pavilion plus not silver in reality. So the temple isnt much interesting anyhow the zen garden of it offer great set up and also nice atmosphere.

Lovely setting, very humble and modest building with a lovely feeling about it, the sand-raked zen garden was magnificent, and the walk through the hillside garden was calming and beautiful.

There is one building which is not silver and a garden area and that is it, visit the Golden pavilion and you will see the difference.

I preferred it from the Kinkakuyi (Gold Temple) as it cover all the Path of Philosophy and it is an excellent walking tour, under the cherry trees, passing other various Temples in the East side of Kyoto

The temple is pretty and forms a lovely "prop" for photographs, but it is the garden that is the real attraction. All Japanese gardens are enchanting, but this one is exceptional. The Zen sand garden is stunning and the steep backdrop of the wet garden with the ponds, waterfalls, bridges and moss covered slopes, makes this an experience not to... More