Entrance to a shrine Kyoto picture - You can tell the difference between a shrine and a temple. Shrines have the torii gates as you enter the sacred ground, whereas temples usually just have a regular gate or entrance. I found this torii gate particularly beautiful.
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You can tell the difference between a shrine and a temple. Shrines have the torii gates as you enter the sacred ground, whereas temples usually just have a regular gate or entrance. I found this torii gate particularly beautiful.