Ginkaku-ji Temple

銀閣寺

The Silver Pavilion is an expression of the Japanese aesthetic sense referred to as wabisabi.

Though built based on Kinkaku-ji Temple, this temple features a more laid back feel. There is also a modernistic white sand garden. Despite the name, silver leaf was not used on any of the buildings.

HOURS	8:30am-5:20pm (entrance until 5:00pm), Open 9:00am-4:50pm (entrance until 4:30pm, special viewing from 10:00am-3:30pm) from Dec. thru Feb. of the following year
COST	Adults 500 yen \| Elementary/Middle School Students 300 yen
OTHER INFO	Surcharge for special admission
ADDRESS	2 Ginkakujicho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi
ACCESS	5 min. walk from Ginkakujimae bus stop. 35 min. ride on City Bus #100 bound for Ginkakuji from JR Kyoto Station.
TEL	075-771-5725
WEBSITE	http://www.shokoku-ji.jp/
CREDIT CARD	Not accepted