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  2. Ginkaku-ji - Wikipedia

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    Like Kinkaku-ji, Ginkaku-ji was originally built to serve as a place of rest and solitude for the Shōgun. During his reign as Shōgun, Ashikaga Yoshimasa inspired a new outpouring of traditional culture, which came to be known as Higashiyama Bunka (the Culture of the Eastern Mountain). Having retired to the villa, it is said Yoshimasa sat in ...

  3. Kinkaku-ji - Wikipedia

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    The building was an important model for Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion Temple) and Shōkoku-ji, which are also located in Kyoto. [2] When these buildings were constructed, Ashikaga Yoshimasa employed the styles used at Kinkaku-ji and even borrowed the names of its second and third floors. [2]

  4. Ofuda - Wikipedia

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    Ofuda (gofu) distributed in Kinkakuji (left) and Ginkakuji (right) in Kyoto. These also serve as admission tickets to the temples. These also serve as admission tickets to the temples. A goōfu ( 牛王符 ) from Kumano Hongū Taisha in Wakayama Prefecture

  5. List of World Heritage Sites in Japan - Wikipedia

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    The site comprises 17 properties, including Kinkaku-ji (pictured), Ginkaku-ji, Ryōan-ji, and Kiyomizu-dera. [10] Historic Villages of Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama: Gifu, Toyama: 1995 734; iv, v (cultural) This site comprises three villages in a remote mountain region, where the economy centred around growing of mulberry trees and rearing of ...

  6. Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu ...

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    Ginkaku-ji (literally "Temple of the Silver Pavilion"), officially named Jishō-ji (literally "Temple of Shining Mercy"), was originally built to serve as a place of rest and solitude for the shōgun Ashikaga Yoshimasa. After his death, the villa and gardens became a Buddhist temple complex.

  7. Today's Wordle Hint, Answer for #1341 on Wednesday, February ...

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    Hints and the solution for today's Wordle on Wednesday, February 19.

  8. List of Historic Sites of Japan (Kyoto) - Wikipedia

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    Site Municipality Comments Image Coordinates Type Ref. *Jishō-ji Gardens 慈照寺(銀閣寺)庭園 Jishōji (Ginkakuji) teien: Sakyō-ku, Kyoto: also a Special Place of Scenic Beauty; component of the World Heritage Site Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities) [4]

  9. Today’s NYT ‘Strands’ Hints, Spangram and Answers for ...

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    According to the New York Times, here's exactly how to play Strands: Find theme words to fill the board. Theme words stay highlighted in blue when found.