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street scene in East Kyoto
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a "raccoon dog", a common good-luck symbol in Kyoto
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this raccoon dog was decorated for Halloween
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these cloth "little monkeys" show the number of members in the family and are good luck symbols
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Shinto shrine
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fertility shrine
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Yosaka-no-To Pagoda
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walking path, eastern Kyoto, near Gion district
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interesting company name
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canal, Gion district
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street scene, Gion (Geisha) district
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small Shinto shrine, Gion district
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c, located behind a Starbucks!
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clay & stone figures & fountain, Rokkaku-do Temple, located behind a Starbucks!
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interesting metal sculpture
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Imperial Palace & grounds
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thick bark roof
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paintings in interior of Imperial Palace
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gate with beautiful curved roof
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an interior tent structure was a place for the Emporer to rest
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interior doors, Imperial Palace
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Imperial Palace pond & gardens
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lighted stairs at Kyoto station which serve as seats during performances
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bamboo roof garden on top of Kyoto Station