Most Popular Tourist Attraction in Japan .Built as a retirement villa for Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu in the late 14th Century, Kinkaku-Ji or the Temple of Golden Pavilion is the most popular tourist attraction in the country that was burnt down in 1950. It was rebuilt as an exact copy of the original with emphasis placed on the building and surrounding gardens being in harmony with one another. It is a must see destination to explore during your Japan tour.