Take a tour of Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto, Japan – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
Kinkaku-ji is a Zen Buddhist temple located in Kyoto.
It was converted from a private villa to a temple in 1397.
Pure gold leaf covers the Golden Pavilion.
The Pavilion is styled after the Buddhist concept of paradise.
Statues and walking gardens surround the temple.
Kinkaku-ji is a designated World Cultural Heritage site.
The design of the compound promotes harmony and elemental balance.