Thursday, November 13, 2008

The Golden Temple

Yes, it is really covered in gold! Apparently it used to be a shogun's summer vacation home hundreds of years ago. In 1408, after Yoshimitsu's death, it was turned into a Zen temple. Was breathtaking in it's surroundings and the gardens were beautiful to walk through. These places are supposed to be even more beautiful in the spring with the cherry blossoms blooming.

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