Chion-in is a Pure Land Buddhism temple consisting of a colossal main gate (Sanmon), a huge temple building and Japan’s largest temple bell.
ReadGinkaku-ji (銀閣寺), or Temple of the Silver Pavilion, is officially named Jishō-ji (慈照寺) and built for a Shogun who became a Buddhist monk.
ReadWe walked along the stone-paved roads in Higashiyama (Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka) that lead up to the Kiyomizu Temple.
ReadHonen-in ((法然院)) is a nice quiet reflective temple on Kyoto's Philosopher's Path. There is an amazing statue of Buddha here.
ReadKiyomizu-dera (清水寺), formally Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera (音羽山清水寺), is a Buddhist temple in eastern Kyoto.
ReadOtani Sobyo Mausoleum is the grave of Shinran, the founder of the Shinshu sect Otani school (Higashi Hongan-ji Temple).
ReadYasaka Shrine (八坂神社, Yasaka-jinja), once called Gion Shrine (祇園神社, Gion-jinja), is a Shinto shrine in the Gion District of Kyoto, Japan.
ReadIn the late afternoon, we caught a streetcar to Suwajinjamae and crossed the Nakashima River to visit Teramachi. The name literally means "Temple town" and it is a street full of ... temples. Each temple is different, and the experience visiting all of them is almost overwhelming.
ReadAbandoned "temple" next to Thaweesin hot springs.
ReadThe fammous and popular dazzlingly white reflective temple in Chiang Rai.
ReadAnother popular and Instagrammable modern temple at the best time of day - during sunset.
ReadFabulous dinner at a trendy restaurant by the Ping River called Chefs Together.
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