Product Description
Experience the elegance of Kyoto’s iconic Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) with this beautifully handcrafted 1/70 scale wooden model.
Created by master artisans at Kobayashi Kougei in Shizuoka, Japan, this architectural replica faithfully captures the intricate details of the original temple.
The Golden Pavilion is a three-story building that uniquely blends architectural styles from different eras: the first floor in the Shinden-zukuri style of the Fujiwara period, the second floor in the Bukezukuri (samurai) style of the Kamakura period, and the third floor in the Zen Buddhist style. The roof is adorned with a golden phoenix, symbolizing prosperity and rebirth.
Meticulously assembled using traditional Japanese wood joinery techniques, this model offers both artistic value and cultural depth. Perfect as a Japanese souvenir, a refined interior decoration, or a unique gift for those who love history, architecture, or Japanese culture.
＊Finished Size: W 460 × D 320 × H 270 mm
＊Parts: 677 wooden parts, 72 metal parts
＊Estimated Assembly Time: 50 hours
＊Material: Yakusugi (ancient cedar)
About Yakusugi
Yakusugi refers to cedar trees over 1,000 years old, native to Yakushima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture. Known for their slow growth, dense grain, and high resin content, Yakusugi is highly resistant to decay. These mysterious and majestic trees are a symbol of Yakushima’s natural heritage and continue to fascinate visitors from around the world
This product comes with an English instruction manual.
