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Gold plated Pavilion

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Full HILL shady trees with a cool atmosphere is an ideal resting place. Moreover, if the resting place was in the middle of a large pond.
Surprisingly, although the building is sturdy wooden blocks was associated only with one another.

Lush green landscape of trees and the cool air which pamper the tourists this time to a hundred years old temple called Kinkaku in Kyoto, Japan.

Kinkaku which is also known by the name of Rokuon-ji Temple is not just a pavilion on the hill which was founded in the middle of the pond. Kinkaku is a pavilion which is coated with a shiny gold paint when exposed to sunlight. Not everyone can be placed in this annex because it is only designed for the Shogun in Kyoto.

Shariden is another name for the Kinkaku, a pavilion erected on a hill at Kinkakuji-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto, Japan, in 1220. Despite 790 years old, still graceful architecture witnessed as seen on Wednesday (10/06/2010).

Kinkaku is one of the sites included in world heritage since 1994 because of its uniqueness.

This pavilion is almost collapsed several times and must be rearranged because of the heavy burden of gold layers.

Every day, thousands of tourists from various parts of the world took turns visiting this site. Generally, tourists admire the building's beautiful design, coupled with a layer of gold paint.

In Kyoto, Kinkaku become one reference learning in the schools history. Not surprisingly, many students from different schools trying to learn history by coming directly to this site.

According to historical records in Kyoto, Kinkaku was originally an annex to Kintsune Saionji (1171-1244), descendant of aristocrats in Kyoto. In 1397, the pavilion was perfected by Yoshimitsu, the 3rd shogun of the Ashikaga, and named the region's Kitamayaden. After the death of Yoshimitsu, Kitamayaden then became Zen temple.

Kinkaku consists of three floors, each floor has its own function. First floor, which is also called the Ho-sui-ins, like the palace to receive important guests. The second floor is home to samurai who often referred to Cho-do-on. The third floor or the last floor of the building made to resemble the Temple of Zen.

Building third floor of the gold-plated is not the only significant interest in this area. Not far from the Kinkaku, stands a small stone statues and a basin in front of him. Trust in the community arising Kyoto, their application will be granted if the yen managed to throw money into the hollow in front of the statue from outside the fence as far as about one meter. That is why, thousands of pieces of coins scattered around the statue and unique visitors that no one else dared to take such fractional yen.

No wonder if the Kyoto successfully drawing attention of tourists from various parts of the world. Apparently, Kinkaku just one of dozens of world cultural heritage in Kyoto.

Kiyomizu-Dera is the world's cultural heritage sites are also very popular in Kyoto. Kiyomizu-Dera, a Buddhist temple located in Otowa, a mountain in eastern Kyoto.

Marnnari (30), tourists from Ghana, admitted amazed at the Kiyomizu-Dera because its main building which was pivoted with a nail. "Surprisingly, despite the building blocks of solid wood linked only with one another. Moreover, Kyoto looks very beautiful from up here. It feels like a longer stay here, "said Marnnari that come with some friends with gimbalnya hairdo.

Buildings are meant Marnnari Hondo, temples with a large wooden pillars and solid. The structure is solid though not nailed like any other wooden buildings. This temple was built in 780 and renovated in 1633 to honor Kannon Bosatsu, the god Generosity.

Kiyomizu-Dera actually refers to water sources under the Hondo. Kiyomizu is pure water. Now, the source of water that never died throughout the season is believed to be a sort of intermediary applications.

Two of the world's cultural heritage is very easy to reach, just like any other tourist sites in Kyoto. The reason, local governments designing a cheap tourist transportation routes and integrated.


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