Large Torii Gates at Fushimi Inari

Japan Trip: Day 7 - Kyoto

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May 19th 2007
We got on a train, and visited Fushimi Inari, a temple complex and gardens, with more than 1,000 torii gates. I bought this card there that is supposed to bring you luck in love. (Hey, whatever it takes). A special moment happened before we left. These very cute school girls in their school uniforms were apparently on a field trip there. They came up to me and asked me questions in English, li ... read more

Asia » Japan » Kyoto

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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