Construction begins on the Silver Pavilion, but the work is interrupted by a range of disruptions associated with the Ōnin War.

It led past some of Kyoto's most famous scenic spots, including Ginkaku-ji (the Silver Pavilion) and Kenji's personal favorite, the old Buddhist temple called the Honen-In.

Yoshimasa and the Silver Pavilion: The Creation of the Soul of Japan.

Yoshimasa's retirement villa became known as the temple Ginkaku-ji (the Temple of the Silver Pavilion) after his death.

February 21, 1482 (Bummei 14 , 4th day of the 2nd month): Construction of the Silver Pavilion commenced.

The gardens of Ginkaku-ji, also known as the Silver Pavilion, are also attributed to Muso Kokushi.

The Golden and Silver Pavilions are no fun at all when 600 schoolchildren are giggling their way through.

Ginkaku-ji, (the Silver Pavilion)

And no wonder, with mesmerising temples such as Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion) and its beautiful garden, or Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), which shimmers in the adjacent lake.

It is said to resemble the moon-gazing sand gardens in the Silver Pavilion at Kyoto.