Must see!
This building, formerly called Shariden, consists of three types of architecture: 1st floor is the palace style or Shinden-zukuri, and is called Ho-sui-in; 2nd floor is the style of the samurai house or Buke-zukuri, and is called Cho-on-do; 3rd floor is Karayo style or Zen temple style and is called Kukkyo-cho.
Both the 2nd and 3rd floors are covered with gold-leaf on Japanese lacquer. The roof, upon which the Chinese phoenix settles, is thatched with shingles.
Points of interest: The name of the pond is Kyoko-chi (Mirror pond). The pond contains many large and small islands. Climbing a few steps, you stand at the edge of another small pond, An-min-taku. The small stone pagoda on the island is called Hakuja-no-tsuka (the mound in memory of the white snake).
Where To Eat:
The classic tea house, called Sekka-tei, is where a celebrated pillar made of a nandin can be found. It is open daily 9am-5pm.
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