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| Above, the Kinkaku-ji "Golden Pavilion." Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
One of the places in Japan I've always wanted to see was Kinkaku-ji, more popularly known as "The Golden Pavilion," in Kyoto. Kinkaku-ji is a UN World Heritage Site.
I got my chance when it was included in the 2004 G-Tour. When we got there, I was not disappointed. The temple was a sight to behold.
Most people are unaware that the present structure is only about 60 years old. The original structure was burnt down on July 2, 1959 by a schizophrenic monk named Hayashi Yoken. It was rebuilt with thicker gold leaf covering.
Tofugu.com has posted the story on the burning of Kinkaku-ji. To read it (it includes a photo of the burned structure), go here.
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