This golden temple in Kyoto survived fire to become Japan’s most dazzling reflection (locals say it’s best seen before 10am)
Japan’s golden mirage appears through a veil of maple trees, its metallic skin shimmering over a mirror-still pond. This isn’t an illusion—it’s Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto’s legendary Golden Pavilion, where 35.0394° N, 135.7292° E marks the spot where Zen Buddhism and architectural brilliance collide in spectacular fashion. A temple born from a shogun’s retirement dream Built in … Lire plus