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Sanjusangendo Temple vs Ginkakuji Temple

Both Ginkaku-ji Temple and Sanjusangendo Temple are endorsed by expert writers. Overall, Ginkaku-ji Temple ranks significantly better than Sanjusangendo Temple. Ginkaku-ji Temple ranks #2 in Kyoto with endorsements from 5 reviews like Frommer's, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.

Sanjusangendo Temple
Sanjusangendo Temple
8 / 10
657 Sanjusangendo Mawaricho, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 605-0941
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Fodor's Fodor's
"One of Kyoto's most awe-inspiring spectacles, this 400-foot-long hall holds 1,000 golden statues of the many-limbed Kannon." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"One of the most visually stunning sights I've seen in a Japanese temple." Full review
Atlas Obscura Atlas Obscura
"1,001 carved statues of the Buddhist God of Mercy, each with a unique face. " Full review
U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report
8.0
"At nearly 400 feet, Sanjusangendo Hall is the longest wooden structure in Japan...recent travelers are consistently blown away by Sanjusangendo and its statues, calling it "amazing" and "thrilling"" Full review
Ginkakuji Temple
Ginkakuji Temple
8 / 10
2 Ginkakuji-cho Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 606-8402
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The Temple of the Silver Pavilion... is an exercise in elegance and restraint." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Breathtakingly modern though half a millennium old, its sculpted sand garden would transport anyone into a Zen state (if not for the crowds)."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
" It is cited as an example of "East Mountain" culture, combining aesthetic concepts related to the Zen philosophy with a hint of wabi-sabi (refined simplicity). The garden is magnificent." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Ginkakuji, considered one of the more beautiful structures in Kyoto, was built in 1482 as a retirement villa for Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa." Full review