Golden reflection
by Aiolos Greek Collections
Title
Golden reflection
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Aiolos Greek Collections
Medium
Photograph - Photograph - Photography
Description
Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. Formally known as Rokuonji, the temple was the retirement villa of the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, and according to his will it became a Zen temple of the Rinzai sect after his death in 1408.
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March 21st, 2013
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Comments (6)
Hany Jadaa
Fantastic image with awesome "golden" reflections! Have never been to Japan, but high on my list for sure.
Aiolos Greek Collections replied:
Thanks so much Hany! If you travel to Japan,@I recommend the autumn season. Quaint autumn leaves in Kyoto is very beautiful.