Kinkaku-ji is a Zen Buddhist Temple in Kyoto. Its top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. This was formerly a villa known as Rokuonji which was in 1408 after the death of the owner Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, converted to a Zen Temple.
During its history the temple burned down several times, and the present structure was rebuilt in 1955. Although the temple has several valuable and interesting statues, the inside of the temple is closed for the public. Visitors can enjoy in the view on the Temple from its beautiful garden where one can also sit in the Sekkatei Teahouse. There is also Fudo Hall which houses a statue of Fudo Myoo, the protector of Buddhism and one of the Five Wisdom Kings.

A Chinese Zen monk founded the Engaku-ji Temple in the late 13th century. Today this temple has become one of the most important Zen Buddhist temple complexes in Japan. There are 18 temples on the grounds of this complex.
It was built to pay respect to the Japanese and Mongolian soldiers that died in battles. The main hall of the temple, Butsuden, displays a wooden statue of Shaka Buddha. The Sheridan Hall is special for the enshrined tooth of Buddha.
The Temple and its surroundings are especially beautiful in autumn when the trees show their beautiful colors.