Brazil in pictures: Kinkaku-ji temple
Posted on July 18th, 2008 in Brazil in pictures, Destination: São Paulo
No I haven’t lost my mind, you have read it correctly, there is a real-size replica of UNESCO World Heritage Kinkaku-ji temple near São Paulo. The Atlantic rainforest near Itapecerica da Serra, 40 km from the centre of São Paulo, is host to this outstanding construction.
The temple was finished in 1974, and today is home to the ashes of those who chose the temple as their final resting place.
There is no public transportation to the temple, set in what is known as the Vale dos Templos (Valley of the Temples). A smaller Enko-ji temple sits nearby.
Click here to see the location of the temple in Google Maps.
Tags: Kinkaku-ji, São Paulo
This post has 5 comments
July 20th, 2008
At first glance, I thought your post was about Japan.
I would love to visit Brazil someday. Great photos.
By the way, I do have a travel blog too (http://www.theasiantraveler.com). Do buzz me if you like to exchange links. Have a great day. Thanks.
July 22nd, 2008
that is realy very nice temple Kinkaku-ji near São Paulo.
it seen like so naturl like heven.and it is very intresting that UNESCO World Heritage is Kinkaku-ji temple
October 3rd, 2008
Amazing. I also thought the photos were of Japanese temples. Brazil is obviously a country full of surprises. Hope to get a holiday there one day soon. Thanks for the blog.
October 4th, 2008
São Paulo is a true melting pot of cultures! Thanks to you for passing by, Ross. You have a very useful site.
December 3rd, 2008
i love brizil so much i moved there so it’s so hot i wish i could go gtg love peolpe