Ginkaku-ji

Zen temple in Kyoto, Japan (1482 CE), with a silver pavilion and minimalist garden.

Core Features

• Built with timber.
• Includes timber framing.

Architectural Connections

• Japanese: Regional tradition.
• Religious: Sacred space.

Related Elements & Sites

Ryoan-ji (related site), Garden (element), Medieval (period)

Record

Completed: 1482 CE

Location: Kyoto, Japan

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