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  • Rooftop detail of one of the entrances of the Tenryu-ji (formally known as Tenryu Shiseizen-ji whichis the head temple of the Tenryi branch of Rinzai Zen Buddhism, located in Susukinobaba-cho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan at Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Ogurayama, Saga, Ukyo-ku.  The temple is held in high esteem, and is ranked number one among Kyoto's so-called Five Mountains. In 1994, it was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto".
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  • The Daihikaku Senko-ji Temple hidden in the lush green forest at Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Ogurayama, Saga, Ukyo-ku. Daihikaku Senko-ji was built by Ryoi Suminokura who made a boat route through Hozu river. also other river routes like Takase river in kyoto city.
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  • A red taxi drives past a red traditional japanese wooden building in Hanamikoji Dori Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture in the well-known geisha or geiko tourist hub district of Gion in Kyoto. Kyoto is the Ancient capital of Japan
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  • The Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
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The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
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  • A red taxi drives past a red traditional japanese wooden building in Hanamikoji Dori Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture in the well-known geisha or geiko tourist hub district of Gion in Kyoto. Kyoto is the Ancient capital of Japan
    _BR35747.jpg
  • A tree in the reflected in the lake at the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
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The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (2 of 34).jpg
  • School children eating ice cream near the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
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The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (5 of 6).jpg
  • School children eating ice cream near the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
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The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (6 of 6).jpg
  • Street scene near the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
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The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (3 of 6).jpg
  • Quaint beautiful japanese garden at the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
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The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
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  • Quaint beautiful japanese garden at the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    _BR36031.jpg
  • A tree reflected in the lake at the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
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The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    _BR35848.jpg
  • A 4wd truck out the front of a rusty garage near the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    _BR36056.jpg
  • A 4wd truck out the front of a rusty garage near the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kyoto041.jpg
  • School children eating ice cream near the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kyoto037.jpg
  • Tw Japanese nuns walk down a major road near  the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kyoto036.jpg
  • Japanese Schoolgirls in uniform at the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (34 of 34).jpg
  • The fishing deck and small islets at the rear of the pavilion of the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (25 of 34).jpg
  • The hats of school children on an excursion as they stand in front and take notes of the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (21 of 34).jpg
  • A tree in the lake of the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (18 of 34).jpg
  • Roof ornament on the roof o the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
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The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (19 of 34).jpg
  • Close up of the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
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The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (17 of 34).jpg
  • People take photos and selfies in front of the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (12 of 34).jpg
  • The Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (9 of 34).jpg
  • The Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (8 of 34).jpg
  • Tourists and school Children take photos of the  Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (7 of 34).jpg
  • hard shadows in a kyoto street in central kyoto. Kyoto is the Ancient capital of Japan
    Kyoto024.jpg
  • Street scene near the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (3 of 6).jpg
  • Street scene near the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (2 of 6).jpg
  • A 4wd truck out the front of a rusty garage near the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (1 of 6).jpg
  • Tw Japanese nuns walk down a major road near  the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (4 of 6).jpg
  • A 4wd truck out the front of a rusty garage near the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (1 of 6).jpg
  • The hats of school children on an excursion as they stand in front and take notes of the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    JAPAN_-35931.jpg
  • A tree in the reflected in the lake at the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    JAPAN_-35846.jpg
  • People blow smoke from incense candles onto their heads to be blessed and for good luck at the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    JAPAN_STREET_PHOTOS (68 of 83).jpg
  • Two female gardeners in kimono's clear the garden in front of the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    JAPAN_STREET_PHOTOS (67 of 83).jpg
  • Tourist pose for photos in front of the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    JAPAN_STREET_PHOTOS (65 of 83).jpg
  • The hats of school children on an excursion as they stand in front and take notes of the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    JAPAN_STREET_PHOTOS (66 of 83).jpg
  • The rooftop of the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    _BR36020.jpg
  • The Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    _BR35873.jpg
  • A tree in the reflected in the lake at the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    _BR35846.jpg
  • School children depart Commuters at Kyoto Station Kyoto is the Ancient capital of Japan Kyoto is the Ancient capital of Japan
    Kyoto046.jpg
  • Street scene near the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kyoto040.jpg
  • School children eating ice cream near the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kyoto038.jpg
  • People blow smoke from incense candles onto their heads to be blessed and for good luck at the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (33 of 34).jpg
  • The rooftop of the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (31 of 34).jpg
  • The rooftop of the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (30 of 34).jpg
  • Quaint beautiful japanese garden at the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (32 of 34).jpg
  • Two female gardeners in kimono's clear the garden in front of the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (29 of 34).jpg
  • The top floor of the Zen Temple of the pavillion with the roof ornament Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
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The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (28 of 34).jpg
  • The top floor of the Zen Temple of the pavillion with the roof ornament Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (27 of 34).jpg
  • The fishing deck and small islets at the rear of the pavilion of the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (26 of 34).jpg
  • The hats of school children on an excursion as they stand in front and take notes of the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (24 of 34).jpg
  • The lake and garden in front of the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (23 of 34).jpg
  • The hats of school children on an excursion as they stand in front and take notes of the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (22 of 34).jpg
  • The hats of school children on an excursion as they stand in front and take notes of the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (20 of 34).jpg
  • A close up of the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
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The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (16 of 34).jpg
  • The Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (15 of 34).jpg
  • A close up of the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (14 of 34).jpg
  • The Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (13 of 34).jpg
  • Tourist pose for photos in front of the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (11 of 34).jpg
  • The Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (10 of 34).jpg
  • A tree reflected in the lake at the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (6 of 34).jpg
  • The Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
<br />
The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
    Kinkaku-ji temple (5 of 34).jpg
  • A tree in the reflected in the lake at the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
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The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
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  • The Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
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The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
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  • A tree in the reflected in the lake at the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
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The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
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  • A small canal as water runs past and person rides her bicycle over a foot bridge in the well-known geisha or geiko tourist hub district of Gion in Kyoto. Kyoto is the Ancient capital of Japanin the well-known geisha or geiko tourist hub district of Gion in Kyoto. Kyoto is the Ancient capital of Japan
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  • Street scene near the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
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The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
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  • A tree in the reflected in the lake at the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
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The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
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  • Street scene near the Zen Temple Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji also known as the golden pavilion or golden temple in northern Kyoto. <br />
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The two top floors of Kinkakuji are covered in gold leaf. This lavish temple reflected the extravagant aristocratic  Kitayama culture that developed in Kyoto during Yoshimitsu's times. 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 603-8361, Japan
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  • Kyoto Tower and kyoto city viewed from a far at Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Ogurayama, Saga, Ukyo-ku.
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  • Bus Terminal Kyoto station. Kyoto is the Ancient capital of Japan
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  • A Geisha in a blue kimono plays with her phone as she stands in front of a 'Welcome to Kyoto' tourist map at the Shijo Karasuma subway station in the well-known geisha or geiko tourist hub district of Gion in Kyoto. Kyoto is the Ancient capital of Japan
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  • A Geisha in a blue kimono plays with her phone as she stands in front of a 'Welcome to Kyoto' tourist map at the Shijo Karasuma subway station in the well-known geisha or geiko tourist hub district of Gion in Kyoto. Kyoto is the Ancient capital of Japan
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  • A torii trail at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Fushimi-ku Kyoto. Kyoto is the Ancient capital of Japan. Torii are a traditional Japanese gate most commonly found at the entrance of or within a Shinto shrine, where it symbolically marks the transition from the profane to the sacred.  Inari shrines typically have many torii because those who have been successful in business often donate in gratitude a torii to Inari, kami of fertility and industry. Fushimi Inari-taisha in Kyoto has thousands of such torii, each bearing the donor's name
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  • A torii trail at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Fushimi-ku Kyoto. Kyoto is the Ancient capital of Japan. Torii are a traditional Japanese gate most commonly found at the entrance of or within a Shinto shrine, where it symbolically marks the transition from the profane to the sacred.  Inari shrines typically have many torii because those who have been successful in business often donate in gratitude a torii to Inari, kami of fertility and industry. Fushimi Inari-taisha in Kyoto has thousands of such torii, each bearing the donor's name
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  • A Geisha in a blue kimono plays with her phone as she stands in front of a 'Welcome to Kyoto' tourist map at the Shijo Karasuma subway station in the well-known geisha or geiko tourist hub district of Gion in Kyoto. Kyoto is the Ancient capital of Japan
    Ponto-cho_ABR_63.jpg
  • A Geisha in a blue kimono plays with her phone as she stands in front of a 'Welcome to Kyoto' tourist map at the Shijo Karasuma subway station in the well-known geisha or geiko tourist hub district of Gion in Kyoto. Kyoto is the Ancient capital of Japan
    Ponto-cho_ABR_61.jpg
  • A Geisha in a blue kimono plays with her phone as she stands in front of a 'Welcome to Kyoto' tourist map at the Shijo Karasuma subway station in the well-known geisha or geiko tourist hub district of Gion in Kyoto. Kyoto is the Ancient capital of Japan
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  • A Bridge going over the Kamo River with the Mountains of Kyoto Prefecture in the background viewed from the well-known geisha or geiko tourist hub district of Gion in Kyoto. Kyoto is the Ancient capital of Japan
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  • Rooftop detail of one of the entrances of the Tenryu-ji (formally known as Tenryu Shiseizen-ji whichis the head temple of the Tenryi branch of Rinzai Zen Buddhism, located in Susukinobaba-cho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan at Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Ogurayama, Saga, Ukyo-ku.  The temple is held in high esteem, and is ranked number one among Kyoto's so-called Five Mountains. In 1994, it was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as part of the "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto".
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  • Kyoto Station railway lines and platforms Kyoto is the Ancient capital of Japan
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  • Kyoto Station railway lines and platforms Kyoto is the Ancient capital of Japan
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  • Women in Kimono's walk up a torii trail at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Fushimi-ku Kyoto. Kyoto is the Ancient capital of Japan. Torii are a traditional Japanese gate most commonly found at the entrance of or within a Shinto shrine, where it symbolically marks the transition from the profane to the sacred.  Inari shrines typically have many torii because those who have been successful in business often donate in gratitude a torii to Inari, kami of fertility and industry. Fushimi Inari-taisha in Kyoto has thousands of such torii, each bearing the donor's name
    Fushimi Inari taisha48.jpg
  • A torii trail at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Fushimi-ku Kyoto. Kyoto is the Ancient capital of Japan. Torii are a traditional Japanese gate most commonly found at the entrance of or within a Shinto shrine, where it symbolically marks the transition from the profane to the sacred.  Inari shrines typically have many torii because those who have been successful in business often donate in gratitude a torii to Inari, kami of fertility and industry. Fushimi Inari-taisha in Kyoto has thousands of such torii, each bearing the donor's name
    Fushimi Inari taisha43.jpg
  • A torii trail at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Fushimi-ku Kyoto. Kyoto is the Ancient capital of Japan. Torii are a traditional Japanese gate most commonly found at the entrance of or within a Shinto shrine, where it symbolically marks the transition from the profane to the sacred.  Inari shrines typically have many torii because those who have been successful in business often donate in gratitude a torii to Inari, kami of fertility and industry. Fushimi Inari-taisha in Kyoto has thousands of such torii, each bearing the donor's name
    Fushimi Inari taisha35.jpg
  • A torii trail at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Fushimi-ku Kyoto. Kyoto is the Ancient capital of Japan. Torii are a traditional Japanese gate most commonly found at the entrance of or within a Shinto shrine, where it symbolically marks the transition from the profane to the sacred.  Inari shrines typically have many torii because those who have been successful in business often donate in gratitude a torii to Inari, kami of fertility and industry. Fushimi Inari-taisha in Kyoto has thousands of such torii, each bearing the donor's name
    Fushimi Inari taisha34.jpg
  • A torii trail at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Fushimi-ku Kyoto. Kyoto is the Ancient capital of Japan. Torii are a traditional Japanese gate most commonly found at the entrance of or within a Shinto shrine, where it symbolically marks the transition from the profane to the sacred.  Inari shrines typically have many torii because those who have been successful in business often donate in gratitude a torii to Inari, kami of fertility and industry. Fushimi Inari-taisha in Kyoto has thousands of such torii, each bearing the donor's name
    Fushimi Inari taisha33.jpg
  • Woman in kimono stand in front of a  view of Kyoto city and surrounds from the look out at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Fushimi-ku Kyoto. Kyoto is the Ancient capital of Japan
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  • Woman in kimono stand in front of a  view of Kyoto city and surrounds from the look out at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Fushimi-ku Kyoto. Kyoto is the Ancient capital of Japan
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  • A view of Kyoto city and surrounds from the look out at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Fushimi-ku Kyoto. Kyoto is the Ancient capital of Japan
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  • women in kimono's at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Fushimi-ku Kyoto. Kyoto is the Ancient capital of Japan. Torii are a traditional Japanese gate most commonly found at the entrance of or within a Shinto shrine, where it symbolically marks the transition from the profane to the sacred.  Inari shrines typically have many torii because those who have been successful in business often donate in gratitude a torii to Inari, kami of fertility and industry. Fushimi Inari-taisha in Kyoto has thousands of such torii, each bearing the donor's name
    Fushimi Inari taisha28.jpg
  • A torii trail at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Fushimi-ku Kyoto. Kyoto is the Ancient capital of Japan. Torii are a traditional Japanese gate most commonly found at the entrance of or within a Shinto shrine, where it symbolically marks the transition from the profane to the sacred.  Inari shrines typically have many torii because those who have been successful in business often donate in gratitude a torii to Inari, kami of fertility and industry. Fushimi Inari-taisha in Kyoto has thousands of such torii, each bearing the donor's name
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  • Close up view of torii detail trail at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Fushimi-ku Kyoto. Kyoto is the Ancient capital of Japan. Torii are a traditional Japanese gate most commonly found at the entrance of or within a Shinto shrine, where it symbolically marks the transition from the profane to the sacred.  Inari shrines typically have many torii because those who have been successful in business often donate in gratitude a torii to Inari, kami of fertility and industry. Fushimi Inari-taisha in Kyoto has thousands of such torii, each bearing the donor's name
    Fushimi Inari taisha13.jpg
  • Businessmen walk through a torii trail at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Fushimi-ku Kyoto. Kyoto is the Ancient capital of Japan. Torii are a traditional Japanese gate most commonly found at the entrance of or within a Shinto shrine, where it symbolically marks the transition from the profane to the sacred.  Inari shrines typically have many torii because those who have been successful in business often donate in gratitude a torii to Inari, kami of fertility and industry. Fushimi Inari-taisha in Kyoto has thousands of such torii, each bearing the donor's name
    Fushimi Inari taisha11.jpg
  • A torii trail at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Fushimi-ku Kyoto. Kyoto is the Ancient capital of Japan. Torii are a traditional Japanese gate most commonly found at the entrance of or within a Shinto shrine, where it symbolically marks the transition from the profane to the sacred.  Inari shrines typically have many torii because those who have been successful in business often donate in gratitude a torii to Inari, kami of fertility and industry. Fushimi Inari-taisha in Kyoto has thousands of such torii, each bearing the donor's name
    Fushimi Inari taisha10.jpg
  • A torii trail at Fushimi Inari Taisha in Fushimi-ku Kyoto. Kyoto is the Ancient capital of Japan. Torii are a traditional Japanese gate most commonly found at the entrance of or within a Shinto shrine, where it symbolically marks the transition from the profane to the sacred.  Inari shrines typically have many torii because those who have been successful in business often donate in gratitude a torii to Inari, kami of fertility and industry. Fushimi Inari-taisha in Kyoto has thousands of such torii, each bearing the donor's name
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  • A Taxi pulls up in Kyoto. Kyoto is the Ancient capital of Japan
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  • Panoramic view commuters People line up to get on a train on the platform at kyoto station. Kyoto is the Ancient capital of Japan
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