Byodo-in Temple

A Zen temple in Kyoto's Kita Ward, formally known as Rokuon-ji. Its three-story golden pavilion covered in gold leaf symbolizes Japanese aesthetic sensibility. Originally built in 1397 and rebuilt after a fire in 1950, its exquisite gardens attract approximately 2.5 million visitors annually, making it one of Kyoto's top attractions.

Officially known as Rokuon-ji, the three-story golden pavilion reflected in the Mirror Pond is one of Japan's most iconic views. Built by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, it is also immortalized in Yukio Mishima's novel 'The Temple of the Golden Pavilion.' It remains one of Kyoto's most visited attractions.

The head temple of the Kegon school of Buddhism, founded by Emperor Shomu in the Nara period. The Great Buddha Hall housing the approximately 15-meter Vairocana Buddha is one of the world's largest wooden structures. It is a component of the UNESCO World Heritage 'Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara.'

A Rinzai Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto's Kita Ward. Built in 1397, this three-story pavilion is entirely covered in gold leaf, earning it the name 'Golden Pavilion.' It represents the pinnacle of Japanese aesthetic beauty. Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, it is Kyoto's most visited temple with over 2 million annual visitors.

A Zen temple in Kyoto's Kita Ward, formally known as Rokuon-ji. Its three-story golden pavilion covered in gold leaf symbolizes Japanese aesthetic sensibility. Originally built in 1397 and rebuilt after a fire in 1950, its exquisite gardens attract approximately 2.5 million visitors annually, making it one of Kyoto's top attractions.

A Hosso school temple located in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto. Known for its stage-like main hall using unique cantilever construction without pillars. With over 1,200 years of history since its founding in 778, it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage 'Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.' One of Kyoto's largest attractions, it receives about 2 million visitors annually.

A temple located in Ikaruga, Ikoma, Nara Prefecture. Known as the world's oldest surviving wooden building, it is traditionally dated to 607. Many national treasure structures including a five-tiered pagoda, main hall, and cloisters survive. In 1993, it was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as a Buddhist architectural complex. Attracting about 1 million visitors annually, it represents Japanese Buddhist architecture.