The Golden Pavilion in Kyoto is a famous temple covered in gold leaf and surrounded by a tranquil pond and garden.

Niigata is a city located on Japan's western coast, and is known for its delicious seafood, sake, and snow festivals.

The Kamakura period, which lasted from the 12th to the 14th century, was a time of political upheaval and marked the rise of the shogunate.