Title

Japan – Kyoto – Kinkaku-Ji (A Golden Pavilion)

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Caption

Kinkaku-Ji (A Golden Temple) – National Treasure – The temple had been a villa of a dictator Yoshimitsu Ashiraga [sic] (1358-1408) but this beautiful gorgeous golden three storied building was burnt out in 1950. In October, 1955 the temple was rebuilt modeling the original. The temple has also been called "Roku-en-Ji (Dear Garden Temple)."

Postmark Date

1961-06-06

Recipient

Reverend Mother R. Hill [San Diego, California]

Language of Message

English

Language of Postcard

English, Japanese

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299 KB

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