Japan - Kyoto - Kinkaku-ji - Golden Pavilion - Rokuon-ji
by Jacqueline M Lewis
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Japan - Kyoto - Kinkaku-ji - Golden Pavilion - Rokuon-ji
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Jacqueline M Lewis
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Photograph - Photographs
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A glimmering legacy of medieval lJapan, Kinkaku-ji (formal name Rokuon-ji) is more familiar to foreigntourises as th Golden Pavilion. Built by Yoshimitsu, a shogun (1358-1408), the temple originally served as his retiremen villa, until he entered the priesthood at the age of 37.
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July 14th, 2013
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