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Also called the Temple of the Golden Pavilion, Kinkaku-ji is a Buddhist temple. The current building dates back to 1955, but its construction began way back in 1397. Its name derives from the gold leaf that covers the pavilion, gold in fact, according to Buddhist tradition, has a purifying function of the soul.
The structure is surrounded by a pond, called Kyoko ("Mirror Lake"), there are many islands and stones that represent the story of creation according to Buddhism. The temple has been included among the assets protected by national protection, and is also considered a UNESCO heritage site.