The priests' living quarters (1)

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03.18.2011 Kinkakuji (Golden) Temple, Ryoan-ji Temple, Sanjusangendo, Yasaka-Jinja Shrine, and Hanatoro in Kyoto, Japan

April 10th 2011
I want begin with saying I had the best rain ride so far in Japan. With that being said, let’s move on to the real events. I had a lot on my plate for today. First was the Kinkakuji Pavilion, then Ryoan-ji Temple, followed by Sanjusangendo then finish with Hanatoro festival at Yasaka-Jinja Shrine. The day began at Kyoto train station. This actually led me to the visitor center where I picked up ... read more

Asia » Japan » Kyoto

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

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