Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺
Temple of the Golden Pavilion) is a
Zen Buddhist temple in
Kyoto,
Japan.
Muromachi periodhe Muromachi period is considered to be a classical age of Japanese garden design. The correlation between buildings and its settings were greatly emphasized during this period. It was a way to integrate the structure within the landscape in an artistic way. The garden designs were characterized by a reduction in scale, a more central purpose, and a distinct setting.It is designated as a National Special Historic Site and a National Special Landscape, and it is one of 17 locations comprising the
Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto World Heritage Site.
[9] It is also one of the most popular buildings in Japan, attracting a large number of visitors annually.