Ginkakuji (the Temple of the Silver Pavillion). It was built by Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa in 1482. It was never painted silver because he died before it was completed.
I bet this moss has a superiority complex.
The Philosopher's Path. So named because philosophers and priests have strolled along this canal for centuries. I pondered what I should eat for dinner.
A view of Kyoto from Eikando Temple.
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The moss sign says something to the effect of "Kinkakuji no taisetsu na [something - moss?]." Apparently, this is very special Kinkakuji temple moss. I hope you ate some of it.
Sorry, that should say "Ginkakuji" up there. I always mix up "Gin", which is silver, with "Kin", which gold.
Fun fact: Japanese word for bank is "Ginkoo", or place that has silver, where silver moves, etc.
Friday is "Kinyoobii", or "Gold Day".
Did you notice the projected ads in the tunnels on the "shickasan" (I can't spell it).
At least I thought I saw Asahi beer ads or maybe I was just craving it at the time.
I didn't see the ads in the tunnels. Darn it, I wasn't paying attention. Next time!
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