- History and Architecture
- Originally built as Rokuonji, became Zen temple after Ashikaga Yoshimitsu's death in 1408
- Top two floors completely covered in gold leaf
- Inspired construction of Ginkakuji by Yoshimitsu's grandson
- Rebuilt in 1955 after multiple fires including 1950 by fanatic monk
- Architectural Layers
- First floor in Shinden style with natural wood pillars and white plaster walls
- Second floor in Bukke style with gold leaf exterior and Kannon Bodhisattva
- Third floor in Chinese Zen Hall style with golden phoenix
- Temple Features
- Contains statues of Shaka Buddha and Yoshimitsu
- Original gardens retain Yoshimitsu's design
- Features Sekkatei Teahouse added during Edo Period
- Includes Fudo Hall with Kobo Daishi-carved statue
- Access
- Located 40 minutes from Kyoto Station by bus
- Accessible via Karasuma Subway Line to Kitaoji Station
- Also reachable by taxi or bus from Kitaoji Station