Ginkakuji Temple, Kyoto

My personal favourite temple in Kyoto. The perfected nature around the temple itself is the highlight here. There's also the bamboo forest next door. Word of advice though, once you leave the temple, towards the bamboo forest entrance, you would have to pay again to get back into the temple; otherwise it's a long walk back around the streets to get back to where you were. Not a bad walk though, you'll get to see other shrines and temples.

Beautiful quiet gardens with several paths to walk along, all leading to the final temple before the gift shop. Shop is clean and the items are not overly expensive. I bought a mirror excellent matcha powder, and several other items for a little under $50. My most expensive purchase was the tea, as I studied tea ceremony and wanted to enjoy quality tea and sweets with my friends when they come to my apartment.