Taking Pictures, Kenninji Temple, Kyoto, Japan
Founded in the early 13th century, Kenninji (建仁寺) claims to be the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto, Japan.
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Shinkansen Departure, Kyoto, Japan
A Nozomi Shinkansen (bullet train) is seen departing from track 12 at Kyoto Station, Japan.
Shimogamo Shrine, Kyoto, Japan
Temple staff is seen performing some final cleaning outside the main gate of Shimogamo Jinja on the day of the Aoi Matsuri (葵祭), a major festival held every year on May 15th in Kyoto, Japan.
Ascent to Jingoji Temple, Takao, Kyoto, Japan
The approach to Jingoji Temple (神護寺) in the Takao area north of Kyoto, Japan, is a beautiful short ascent on a forest path.
Encounter, Higashiyama, Kyoto, Japan
On a stroll around the Higashiyama area of Kyoto, Japan, I ran into these three young women in kimono as they were walking up the street to Yasaka Pagoda.
Nara Line arriving at Tofukuji Station, Kyoto, Japan
A Kyoto-bound Nara Line train arrives at Tōfukuji Station (東福寺駅) in Kyoto, Japan.
Morning Exercise with Stone Lanterns, Kyoto, Japan
At the southern entrance of Kitano Tenmangū Shrine (北野天満宮) in Kyoto, Japan, a man is seen exercising beside a lineup of tōrō (Japanese stone lanterns).
Walking the Dog, Fushimi, Kyoto, Japan
Besides being home to the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto’s Fushimi (伏見) Ward is known for being Japan’s second-largest sake-producing area.
Takao Kanko Hotel, Kyoto, Japan
Visiting Jingoji Temple in the Takao (高雄) area north of central Kyoto, Japan, the approach passes the Takao Kanko Hotel,
Sannenzaka, Kyoto, Japan
Sannenzaka is a scenic slope with historic buildings in Kyoto’s Higashiyama district. There are many delightful shops and restaurants.
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