Ginkakuji (The Silver Pavillion)
This temple was originally the mountain retreat of shogun Yoshimase (1358-1408). In tribute to his grandfather, who covered Kinkaku-ji (the Golden Pavilion) in gold leaf, Yoshimasa intended to finish this pavilion in silver. However, war thwarted that ambition, and the 'Silver Pavilion' now shines with nothing but age.