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Gravel garden of Kodai-ji Temple in Kyoto
This the front garden (前庭) of the abbot's living quarters (方丈). The garden is named Hashin-tei (波心庭) but also Kodai-ji Tei-en (高台寺庭園).
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Todai-ji I
View of the Todai-ji from the back of the shrine.
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Houses along the Kamo river in Kyoto
Taken from the popular path along the river called Noryo-Yuka (納涼床). Behind the houses is the famous Pontocho Alley (先斗町通).
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Philosopher's Path in Kyoto II
The Philosopher's Path (哲学の道) is a famous path in the North of Kyoto. Very beautiful during Hanami (cherry trees blooming period).
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Gravel garden of Kennin-ji Temple
View from inside one of the buildings.
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Aqueduct at Nanzen-ji Temple in Kyoto
This aqueduct is named Suirokaku (水路閣), located at Nanzen-ji Temple (南禅寺). It was built in the Meiji Era (fairly recent considering Japan's long history). Yes, it was built in the style of the Romans.
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Todai-ji II
The oldest wood building in the world.
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Kyomizudera in Kyoto
The famous Kyomizudera (清水寺).
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Cafe in an old Machiya in Nara
A kanmidokoro (甘味処) -cafe that serves Japanese sweets- in a traditional machiya (町家, townhouse) in Nara.
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Bronze lanterns of Kasuga Taisha
Kasuga Taisha is an old shrine in Nara that once belonged to the Fujiawara family, imperial regents in Japan until the Meiji Restoration.
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Philosopher's Path in Kyoto I
The Philosopher's Path (哲学の道) is a famous path in the North of Kyoto. Very beautiful during Hanami (cherry trees blooming period).
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Kyoto by night
Kyoto on a raining day at night.
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Iho-an Tea House of Kodai-ji Temple in Kyoto
Iho-an (遺芳庵) is a tea house (茶室) inside the Kodai-ji Temple. It was built by a wealthy merchant in memory of his second wife, a famous geisha.
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Todai-ji III
The oldest wood building in the world.
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Koto concert at Maruyama Park
Very beautiful music.
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Todai-ji IV
The oldest wood building in the world. View of the entrance gate from the main building.
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Gionkaku Tower in Kyoto
Gionkaku Tower (祇園閣) is part of Daiu-in Temple (大雲院).
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Restaurant garden in Kyoto
Beautiful garden inside a restaurant in Kyoto.
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Path to Kei'un-den Shrine
Kei'un-den Shrine (景雲殿) is part of the Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara.
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Temple in Kyoto
Some temple in Kyoto, probably around Kennin-ji Temple.
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Hanami by night in Kyoto
Walking along a stream at Maruyama park in Kyoto.
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The (pond of the) Silver Pavilion in Kyoto
Popularly known as Ginkaku-ji (銀閣寺) to contrast with the more famous Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺, Gold Pavilion), it is officially called Kannon-den (観音殿). Unfortunately it was under restoration at that time...and it was also raining.
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Gate of Todai-ji Chushoin
Todai-ji Chushoin (東大寺中性院) is a Tacchu (塔頭), a small Zen temple built to commemorate the death of a high priest.
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Gravel garden of Kennin-ji Temple
This the front garden (前庭) of the abbot's living quarters (方丈). The garden is named Daiou-en (大雄苑).
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Nigatsudo Hall
Nigatsudo (二月堂) is a hilltop hall located inside the famous Todai-ji Temple. It has superb views of Nara from its balcony.
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Sanneizaka in Kyoto
Sanneizaka (三年坂) is one of the busy streets near Kyomizudera (清水寺).
