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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.
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Ginkaku-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.
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We walked along the stone-paved roads in Higashiyama (Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka) that lead up to the Kiyomizu Temple.
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Honen-in ((法然院)) is a nice quiet reflective temple on Kyoto's Philosopher's Path. There is an amazing statue of Buddha here.
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Kiyomizu-dera (清水寺), formally Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera (音羽山清水寺), is a Buddhist temple in eastern Kyoto.
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Otani Sobyo Mausoleum is the grave of Shinran, the founder of the Shinshu sect Otani school (Higashi Hongan-ji Temple).
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Yasaka 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.
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In 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.
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Abandoned "temple" next to Thaweesin hot springs.
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The fammous and popular dazzlingly white reflective temple in Chiang Rai.
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Another popular and Instagrammable modern temple at the best time of day - during sunset.
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Fabulous dinner at a trendy restaurant by the Ping River called Chefs Together.
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After lunch we walked around the Mae Kampong village, and discovered a temple with a beautiful chapel next to a stream.
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Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is a famous temple located in the mountain of Doi Suthep and the golden chedi surrounded by golden Buddha statues is iconic in many depictions of Thailand. The temple can actually be seen from Chiang Mai airport so it's one that many people recognise.
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We discovered this charming temple whilst visiting the Sunday night market. It looked glorious at night.
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Today we went on a tuk tuk tour of the old city. First stop is Wat Chiang Man, a delightful temple.
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The second stop on our tuk tuk tour of Chiang Mai is the Wat Chedi Luang, or "temple of the big stupa".
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The last stop on our tuk tuk tour of Chiang Mai is the Wat Chedi Luang.
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Belinda, Margaret and I opted to take a private city tour of Bangkok organised by BoardingPass. First stop is Wat Pho, which contains the giant statue of the Reclining Buddha.
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In the evening, we hired a river boat to take us to Amphawa Floating Market.
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On the way back to Bangkok, we made a stop at a nearby temple famous for their sculptures and the ubosot is covered by fig tree roots.
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