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Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple, Kyoto, Japan
This temple houses over 1,200 unique Rakan statues, each with its own distinct, often whimsical, expression, carved by amateurs under the guidance of a single monk.
Genko-an Temple, Kyoto, Japan
Genko-an is famous for its two windows, 'The Window of Enlightenment' and 'The Window of Confusion,' and a ceiling stained with the blood of samurai.
Shisendo Temple, Kyoto, Japan
This tranquil temple was once the mountain retreat of Ishikawa Jozan, a samurai warrior who retired to become a respected scholar and poet in the early Edo period.
Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple, Kyoto, Japan
Thousands of stone Buddhas and pagodas stand here, erected to commemorate the souls of people who died without families or proper burials in ancient Kyoto.
Rakushisha Poet's Hut, Kyoto, Japan
This tiny, thatched-roof hut was once the temporary residence of Matsuo Basho, Japan's most famous haiku poet, inspiring some of his celebrated verses.
Zuiho-in Temple (Daitoku-ji Sub-temple), Kyoto, Japan
This Zen sub-temple features a dry landscape garden designed to subtly represent a cross, a tribute to its founder, a Christian daimyo who was persecuted for his faith.
JakkÅ-in Temple, Ohara, Kyoto, Japan
This remote temple became the secluded sanctuary of Empress Kenreimon-in after the tragic defeat of her clan, the Taira, in the 12th century.
Saga-Toriimoto Preserved Street, Kyoto, Japan
This beautifully preserved street maintains the look of a traditional Edo-period village, with many of its thatched-roof homes now hosting craft shops and restaurants.
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