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Kyoto is full of famous temples, but few are as iconic—or as confusingly named—as Kinkakuji and Ginkakuji. Join Jason and Paul as they dig into the history behind these two landmarks, explore what makes each one special, and explain why the silver Pavilion isn’t actually silver.
Topics Covered:
History
Kinkakuji (The Golden Pavilion)
Ginkakuji (The Silver Pavilion)
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By Jason Nieling and Paul Bresin4.7
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Kyoto is full of famous temples, but few are as iconic—or as confusingly named—as Kinkakuji and Ginkakuji. Join Jason and Paul as they dig into the history behind these two landmarks, explore what makes each one special, and explain why the silver Pavilion isn’t actually silver.
Topics Covered:
History
Kinkakuji (The Golden Pavilion)
Ginkakuji (The Silver Pavilion)
Join our Discord community!
Become a member on Patreon!

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