Wednesday, February 06, 2008

Kyoto Walking Tour

I found a nice walking tour of Kyoto and followed it.


Ginkakuji
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Temple of the Silver Pavillion.



Ginkakuji View
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Kyoto view from the Ginkakuji grounds.



Heian Shrine
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Heian Shrine



Torii Gate
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Torii Gate near the Heian Shrine, in Kyoto.



Ryozen Kannon
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Ryozen Kannon



Nijō Castle
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Nijō Castle.

This castle is famous for the "nightingale" floors... squeaky wooden floors that alerted the occupants if anybody was attempting to sneak up on them.



Kinkakuji
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Kinkakuji, Temple of the Golden Pavillion.

This is Kyoto's most famous tourist attraction, a spectacular building. It was busy even in February, I imagine at the height of the tourist season it is difficult to get a clear view of the building!

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