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Temples, shrines and geishas

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October 4th 2008
Kyoto has more than its fair share of (Buddhist) temples and (Shinto) shrines so you may easily overdose yourself on the number of temples and shrines visited. With that in mind I chose just 2 temples and 1 shrine for today. First off was the Rokuon-ji temple which is famous for its Golden Pavilion whose name derives from the fact that gold leaf is used in its construction. Next was the Tenr ... 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