Visits to Japan (Western Regions)

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Kyoto

Kyoto was Japan's capital for more than 10 centuries, and thus the city is blessed with numerous great shrines, temples and gardens.  If one is visiting Japan, he/she should not miss visiting Kyoto.   It is only a 2.5 hour ride on the Bullet Train (Shinkansen) from Tolyo,

 

Togetsu-kyo

 

Arashiyama

 

Arashiyama

 

Golden Pavilion

 

Golden Pavilion

 

Golden Pavilion

 

Golden Pavilion

 

Golden Pavilion

 

Golden Pavilion

 

Silver Pavilion

 

Silver Pavilion

 

Silver Pavilion

 

Silver Pavilion

 

Silver Pavilion

 

Silver Pavilion

 

 Daikaku-ji

 

 Daikaku-ji

 

 Daikaku-ji

 

 Daikaku-ji

 

 Daikaku-ji

 

Kiyomizu

 

Kiyomizu

 

Kiyomizu

 

from Kiyomizu

 

Heian Shrine

 

Heian Shrine

 

Heian Shrine

 

Ryoan-ji

 

Nijo Castle

 

Nijo Castle

 

Nijo Castle

 

Palace Park

 

Imperial Palace

 

Imperial Palace

 

Imperial Palace

 

Imperial Palace

 

Imperial Palace

 

Imperial Palace

 

Imperial Palace

 

Imperial Palace

 

Imperial Palace

 

Imperial Palace

 

Manshu-in

 

Manshu-in

 

Manshu-in

 

Tenryu-ji

 

Tenryu-ji

 

Tenryu-ji

 

Tenryu-ji

 

Tenryu-ji

 

Tenryu-ji

 

Sagano Area

 

Sagano Area

 

Sagano Area

 

Sagano Area

 

Fushimi Shrine

 

Fushimi Shrine

 

Fushimi Shrine

 

Fushimi Shrine

 

Girls' Festival

Uji

Uji is a small town between Kyoto and Nara which can be reached by a short ride (about 30 minutes) on a local train - perfect for a day trip from Kyoto or Nara.  Its main attraction is Byodo-in, a.k.a. Phoenix Hall.  Uji is, also, one of the major green tea producing region in Japan.

 

 Byodo-in

 

Phoenix

 

 Byodo-in

 

 Byodo-in

 

Buddha

 

Nail-less ...

 

Backside

 

Bridge

 

Garden

 

 

 
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