This temple belong to the Rinzai sect of the Buddhism.
It was originally constructed as villa of Ashikaga Yoshimasa (8th shogun of the Muromachi period) in 1482.
After Yoshimasa's death it was converted to a temple.
The pavilion is a 2-story structure with a pyramidal roof.
It is called "Ginkaku".
It is designated as a National Treasure.