Visiting Ginkakuji Temple (銀閣寺) in Kyoto

Ginkakuji Temple (銀閣寺) is located at the end of "Along the Old Canal" path (or Philosopher's Path) if you start the path from Nanzenji Temple. Ginkakuji literally means Silver Pavilion (銀閣寺), which is different from the temple named Kinkakuji (or Golden Pavilion / 金閣寺). However, the main building itself (i.e. Silver Pavilion) is modeled after the Golden Pavilion.

On 11/28/2016, I have visited Ginkakuji Temple via another route—I have arrived at Demachiyanagi Station (出町柳駅) and walked eastward on Imadegawa Dori. On the way to Ginkakuji Temple, I have also stopped by Kyoto University and Yoshida Hill.

Ginkakuji Temple 

Ginkakuji consists of the Silver Pavilion, half a dozen other temple buildings, a beautiful moss garden and a unique dry sand garden. It can be enjoyed by walking along a circular route around its grounds, from which the gardens, buildings, and Kyoto City can be viewed.  Below pictures are displayed in the same order visited by me on that circular route.

Two-Stored Silver Pavilion 

Sand Garden 

Waterfall 

Bridge View 

Temple Compound Viewed from Hillside 

Kyoto City View 

Moss Garden Covered with Leaves