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Updated: 2007-04-09 13:46

Kinkaku-ji from across the water [Photo: answers.com]

The Golden Pavilion, called "Kinkaku-ji" in Japanese, is one of the most famous architectures in Kyoto. It is a Zen temple originally built in 1397. The entire pavilion, excepting the basement floor, is covered with pure gold leaf, giving the pavilion its name.

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