Kinkaku-ji, or the Golden Pavilion, is one of the most famous landmarks in Kyoto. The gold-leaf coated building makes a beautiful reflection in Mirror Pond. Kinkaku-ji was originally built as a villa in the 13th century. A hundred years later, Yoshimitsu, the third Ashikaga shogun, built the Golden Pavilion. When he died the estate was turned into a Zen temple. In 1950 it was burned down by a fanatic monk. The current replica was built in 1955.
Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto ~ July 19, 2003 ~ QuickTime Movie
 The Golden Pavilion framed by tree trunks July 19, 2003 (Photo by Betty Swartz) |
 The Golden Pavilion and Mirror Pond July 16, 2002 |
 The Golden Pavilion, Kyoto July 19, 2003 (Photo by Travis Heggem) |
 Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, Kyoto July 19, 2003 (Photo by Betty Swartz) |
 Pine tree reclining on fence July 19, 2003 (Photo by Betty Swartz) |
 Iris near pond at Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto July 19, 2003 (Photo by Betty Swartz) |
 NCTA group at Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto July 19, 2003 |
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 Wall at Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto July 19, 2003 |
Kyoto ~ Image Gallery ~ NCTA Japan 2003
