Kinkakuji is one of the famous sightseeing spots in Kyoto that many tourists from all over the world visit all year around. it's has a very long history, often appearing in Japanese classical literature and Kabuki, although it was burned down by fire in 1950, it was rebuilt and the gleaming walls have continued to fascinate people.
Yoshimitsu Ashikaga inherited the mountain villa and built the residence in 1397. it was called the Hall of Kitayama. after Yoshimitsu passed away. the residence was named "Rokuonji" ad it became a temple. it was burned down by fire and rebuilt in 1950. after reconstruction, gold foil was applied in 1987, and the exterior became as we see it today. the temple's reflection in Kyoko pond, which is nearby, makes the temple's beauty even more spectacular.
Kinkakuji's structure has three layers, representing diffrent architectural styles. One, that of a nobleman's residence from the Heian period at the base, and the style of zen buddhism and samurai houses, above.
Sekkatei
Sekkatei is a tea room which has built by the Munekazu Kanamori Tea House. The Tea Ceremony is an example of traditional culture.
