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Kinkakuji and Ginkakuji (The Golden and Silver Pavilions)
Episode 146
Published 1 year, 2 months ago
Description
Kyoto is full of famous temples, but few are as iconic—or as confusingly named—as Kinkakuji and Ginkakuji. Join Jason and Paul as they dig into the history behind these two landmarks, explore what makes each one special, and explain why the silver Pavilion isn’t actually silver.
Topics Covered:
History
Kinkakuji (The Golden Pavilion)
Ginkakuji (The Silver Pavilion)