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The Temple of the Golden Pavilion or Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto, Japan UNESCO

The Temple of the Golden Pavilion or Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto, Japan

Arti February 20, 2013

Day 6 in Nara: New Miyako Hotel, A review - Heian Jingu Shrine and Garden - Nanzenji Temple and grounds - Nijo Castle - TEMPLE OF THE GOLDEN PAVILION We stood in awe, watching the patch of gold shimmer brightly in the afternoon sun. There was a positive aura emanating from the ancient structure... It felt like we had approached a tremendous power radiating…

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Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Japan UNESCO

Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Japan

Arti February 12, 2013

Day 6 in Nara: New Miyako Hotel, A review - Heian Jingu Shrine and Garden - Nanzenji Temple and grounds - NIJO CASTLE - Golden Pavilion Temple Apart from the many temples and shrines , if there is one castle that you must visit in Kyoto , it's the Nijo castle . A UNESCO world heritage site today, the castle originally dates back to the year 1603 (rebuilt…

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Nanzen-ji Temple in Kyoto, Japan Zen temple

Nanzen-ji Temple in Kyoto, Japan

Arti February 06, 2013

Day 6 in Nara: New Miyako Hotel, A review - Heian Jingu Shrine and Garden - NANZEN-JI TEMPLE AND GROUNDS - Nijojyo Castle - Golden Pavilion Temple Wooded temple buildings peeped out from a cloak of greens... Forested mountains stood guard behind and the clear blue skies looked on. Standing fixed, I moved my eyes and took a panoramic view of the compl…

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Heian Jingu Shrine and Garden in Kyoto, Japan Temples in Kyoto

Heian Jingu Shrine and Garden in Kyoto, Japan

Arti January 31, 2013

Day 6 in Nara: New Miyako Hotel, A review - HEIAN JINGU SHRINE - Nanzenji temple and grounds - Nijojyo Castle - Golden Pavilion Temple Can you hear the rustling of the leaves? I paused... The lush green leaves swayed gently in the afternoon breeze, Si lent and peaceful , yes... that was all that I could hear. Today, was our last day in Japan . After b…

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