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Heian - Jingu Shrine
Built in 1895 to mark the 1100th anniversary of the founding of
Kyoto.
It's a reproduction of the place built in 794. The huge torii at
the front entrance is the largest in Japan. |
Kinkaku - Ji
The best-knowns temple in Kyoto. The present building dates
only from 1955, replacing the previous structure(1397) that was
destroyed in 1950 when it was set on fire by a young monk. (Mishima
Yukio wrote "The Golden Pavilion" based on this story.) |
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Kiyomizu - dera
It's a very popular Buhdist temple with tourists.
Built in 798, but the present buildings are
reconstructions dating from 1633. |
Sanjusangendo Temple
The original temple was built in 1164. After it burnt to the
ground in 1249, a copy was constructed in 1266. The name means "33
days" and referes to spaces between the pillars of this long,
narrow structures. |
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