Kinkaku-ji amidst Cherry Blossoms

A two-story pavilion of Kinkaku-ji temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion, stands majestically at the heart of Kyoto's renowned Ritsurin Gardens during springtime. Its reflection shimmers across the calm pond that surrounds it while cherry blossoms in full bloom frame this architectural gem against a backdrop of lush greenery under a serene blue sky dotted with wispy clouds.