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Sakura Ryokan, our Japanese-style inn in Kyoto
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entrance gate to Nishi-Hoganji Temple
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main worhip hall at Nishi-Hongwanji Temple (4th largest wooden structure in the world)
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main hall at Higashi-Honganji Temple, largest wooden structure in the world
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entrance gate at Higashi-Honganji Temple
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What some avoid others desire...
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Lily & lotus pond on grounds of Ryoanji Temple
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portion of famous Rock Garden at Ryoanji Temple
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famous Rock Garden at Ryoanji Temple
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interior of Ryoanji Temple
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garden at Ryoanji Temple
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Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji)
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reflection of Golden Pavilion in pond
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pond & gardens at Golden Pavilion
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phoenix roof ornament on Golden Pavilion
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entry gate to Ninomaru Palace, within Nijo Castle
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close-up of gate carvings, Ninomaru Palace
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Ninomaru Palace
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gardens at Ninomaru Palace
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Palace gardens (with heron)