at the top of every must-visit list when in Kyoto: the shimmering Golden Pavilion, Kinkakuji temple. That’s actually a nickname. The Zen temple’s official name is Rokuonji, which literally ...

Many suggested combining a stop here with a visit to the Golden Pavilion since the two sit within walking distance of each other. Though it is not the most popular temple in Kyoto, Ryoanji still ...