Kyoto's Kinkakuji Temple Compound

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Kinkakuji Temple or the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" was constructed in the 1390s CE as the retirement palace for Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu (r. 1368–1394 CE). It is surrounded by the waters of a calm pond, tea houses, and gardens. It is located in Kyoto, Japan.

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James Blake Wiener
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

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Wiener, J. B. (2018, January 11). Kyoto's Kinkakuji Temple Compound. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7884/kyotos-kinkakuji-temple-compound/

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Wiener, James Blake. "Kyoto's Kinkakuji Temple Compound." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified January 11, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/7884/kyotos-kinkakuji-temple-compound/.

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Wiener, James Blake. "Kyoto's Kinkakuji Temple Compound." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 11 Jan 2018. Web. 20 Feb 2025.

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