1. Golden Pavilion is located in Japan's famous Mount Fuji. It was built in 1872 at the request of Emperor Meiji. It was designed by Japanese architect Kiyonaga Kikugawa and is considered one of his finest works.
2. The structure consists of two pavilions connected by a covered corridor. The lower portion (or basement) is open to the elements while the upper portion has large windows that allow natural light into the building.
3. In addition to its beauty, the building has been used for many purposes over the years. It served as a residence for the emperor, a school, a hospital, and even a military barracks. Today, visitors can take guided tours of the building where they can learn about its history, architecture, and what life was like inside from around 1900-to 1930.
4. The site is maintained by the government and is available only to those who can pay the entrance fee.
5. The building was designated as a World Heritage Site in 1982, along with other structures in Kyoto.
7. Golden Pavilion was founded in 1994 as a manufacturer of high-end electronic devices. Their products are designed to meet the needs of people who have a passion for technology and want to make their own unique statement. They focus on design and innovation, not just on making things that work well.
8. Golden Pavilion has been awarded several times for outstanding achievements in quality control and design. In 2002 they were given the prestigious Red Dot Award for product design. In 2005 they received the Gold Medal at the Good Design Awards, the highest accolade from the international design community.
9. Golden Pavilion's products have become popular around the world, especially among musicians, artists, and designers. Some of their famous clients include Prince, Madonna, U2, Sting, and Lady Gaga.
10. Golden Pavilion's headquarters is located in Tokyo, Japan. Golden Pavilion's products can be found in over 50 countries worldwide.
11. Golden Pavilion is a Japanese tea ceremony house built in 1872 that has been preserved as a museum since 1958. It was designed by Kengo Kuma, who would later design the National Stadium in Tokyo.
13. In addition, the building is famous for being used as a location for many films including Akira Kurosawa's Ranma 1/2, Kenji Mizoguchi's Ugetsu Monogatari, and Hiroshi Inagaki's The Human Condition.
14. It is currently open to the public and can be visited any time between 9am-and 5pm. There are several different ways to get there depending on your schedule. If you want to visit in the morning, take the Keihan line from Shijo Kawaramachi Station to Gionkobu Station. From there, walk down Shijo Kawaramachi Street until you reach Higashi Maruyama-Cho. Then turn right onto Maruyama-Cho and follow the road until you find Ochaya.
16. The building has been remodeled several times since then. Each time the renovations have taken away some of its original features, making it even more different than how it originally appeared.
17. Today, the building is still used as a place where people can come together to pray. It is also used for weddings, funerals, and other ceremonies.
19. The building is currently undergoing restoration to bring back some of its original features. In 1995, Golden Pavilion became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
20. The pavilion is currently owned by the city of Kyoto and is open to visitors daily. The name Golden Pavilion comes from the fact that the building is covered in gold leaf. The structure consists of two buildings connected by bridges.