Kyoto - Kinkaku-ji Temple

North of the city by a little lake stands the delightful Golden Pavilion (kinkakuji) which in 1955 was restored in the style of the original building, dating from 1397, which had been burnt down. The three stories are of different periods. Their designs are, however, in perfect harmony. The roof is crowned by a bronze phoenix.

The pavilion takes its name from the gold leaf covering its exterior walls. As well as the statues of Kannon, etc, the mural paintings are particularly noteworthy.

In the park of this Buddhist temple complex - it belongs to the Rinzai sect - there is also a little teahouse.