Stone Buddha's behind shrine

Orange Torri gates

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December 25th 2007
Wow, I really set myself out to go to this one castle, but it didnt work out that way. I ended up going towards a few temples instead. Kinda wish I payed better attention cause I wanted to go to this castle today seeing as how it was going to be closed until 1/4/08. Ohwell, theres so much to do in Kyoto, there is no way that I can get it all done. Ill try and get some pic up in the morning fro ... read more

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more