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On the way to Kyoto..
These yellow flowers captured my attention.
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Rhododendron flowers
These purple flowers really stand out among the green trees at the car park.
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New beginning
Red new leaves with urn-shaped white flowers.
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Gravel path
Most of the walkways in parks are of gravel.
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The famous Golden Pavilion - Kinkaku-ji
It has an informal name of Rokuon-ji in Kyoto (Deer Garden Temple).The entire...
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Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion
The pond is called mirror pond(Kyoko-chi).
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Golden Pavilion with rocks
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View of the pond
many islands and rocks
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Closer view of Golden Pavilion
This temple was built in 1397 to serve as a retirement villa for...
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Temple of the Golden Pavilion
A golden fonghuang ( Chinese phoenix ) was on the roof of the pavilion.
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If you want to have a cup of tea,
you can have it here.
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Tying omikuji ( Random fortune )
First one go to temple and pray, shake a box containing sticks with...
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Small offering altar
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A full bloom tree
As we moved the coach into the parking lot, this full bloom tree welcomed us.
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So beautiful
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Trees in bloom
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Strands of fully bloom white flowers
Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound'
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Close-up view of the white flowers
Spiraea nipponica 'Snowmound':- Deciduous, spreading shrub...
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As we strolled along the pond
Beautiful flowers and scenery calmed our beings.
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Close-up view of the cherry blossoms
We came a bit early...
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Small bridge at garden
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Heloniopsis orientalis
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Ryoanji - Temple of Peaceful Dragon
The famous karesansui (dry landscape) rock garden. The garden was...
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Tsukubai- The water is not for drinking
Tsukubai is a small basin, usually of stone, provided in Japenese temples for...
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Another section of the garden
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Blooming flowers by the pond
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Two rocks and ripples
The rocks were like two animals' heads, coming out of the water,...
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What a beautiful sight
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A row of blooming trees
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The close-up view
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Potted plants- on the walkway
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Simple yet beautiful
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Entrance of Kiyomizu Temple
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Kiyomizu Temple
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Tower
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Sea of people visiting the temple
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Staircases and cherry trees
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City view
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Everybody wants to have a good view
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Staircases to another part of the park
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The famous Kiyomizu Temple
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Kiyomizu Temple
The temple was supported by hundreds of pillars. The vast veranda offers a...
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From another angle
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Blessed water
By drinking the water flowing from three channels of Otowa-no-taki...
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Stalls at both sides of walkway
Tea kiosks and souvenir stalls
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Japanese ladies in traditional costumes
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Final view
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The End
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