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Historical architecture
Yasaka Koshindo(Kongo-ji) Temple in Kyoto – Highlights & Personal photos.
Yasaka Koshin-do is a well-known tourist spot, and in recent years it has become a very popular photo spot for women and couples wearing kimono, and the temple is crowded with people even on weekdays. This temple is gaining popularity on... -
Historical architecture
Shimogamo Shrine in Kyoto – Highlights & Personal photos.
Shimogamo Shrine's history dates back to around 90 BC, and it is the oldest and most traditional shrine in Kyoto, and is registered as a World Heritage Site. The buildings and torii gates are overall vermilion, and a colorful scenery spr... -
Historical architecture
Nijo-jo Castle in Kyoto – Highlights & Personal photos.
Nijo-jo Castle was completed in 1603 on the orders of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder and first Shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate(1603-1867). It is said that Tokugawa Ieyasu built this castle as a place to stay during his stay in Kyoto. The ... -
Historical architecture
Heian Jingu Shrine in Kyoto – Highlights & Personal photos.
Heian Shrine is famous for its bright vermilion buildings, and is especially famous for its huge vermilion torii gate. The vast garden of about 30,000 square meters that surrounds the main building is a place where visitors can enjoy the...
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