Honen-in Temple

Kyoto: Day 67 to 70

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April 9th 2024
From Koyasan, I headed to Kyoto, the cultural capital of Japan. Kyoto, with its rich heritage, is a land of stunning temples, beautiful walking streets and nature. For nearly a 1,000 years, till late 1800s, Kyoto was the capital of Japan (Tokyo became the capital in 1868). It is one of the rare cities in Japan that was spared both the strategic bombing campaign of World War II and also being ... 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