Kinkakuji Muchi, the Golden Pavillion in Northwestern Kyoto. The shrine itself was built by the emperor Yoshimitsu as a tomb/treasure house. It is mostly the original construct due to the fact that most armies (Japanese and otherwise) have exhibitted a great deal of care when deciding not to sack the city (or bomb it as has become the custom in wars these days.)
Sunday, January 8, 2012
Japan Through Photo #8
Kinkakuji Muchi, the Golden Pavillion in Northwestern Kyoto. The shrine itself was built by the emperor Yoshimitsu as a tomb/treasure house. It is mostly the original construct due to the fact that most armies (Japanese and otherwise) have exhibitted a great deal of care when deciding not to sack the city (or bomb it as has become the custom in wars these days.)
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