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Travel Tips and Stories of Kinkaku-ji in Japan
travelers stories about Lake in Kinkaku-ji, Japan

Lake in Kinkaku-ji, Japan

Back in December of 2013, I found myself in Kyoto, and one stop I had to see was the famous Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji or officially, Rokuon-ji). Its a popular Zen Buddhist temple which is visited by many all year round. I can say with certainty that it did not disappoint.


  Experienced by Mike Stezycki


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travelers stories about Nature reserve in 1 Kinkakujichō, Japan

Nature reserve in 1 Kinkakujichō, Japan

… well. There`s problem with the beautiful places around the world. Too many tourists. I`m part of the problem, I know. ;) With a bit of luck and a few minutes to queue up, you can take a photo of the beautiful Japanese gardens and buildings. But please imagine, what you can`t see in the picture: hundreds of tourists are just waiting behind me to take exactly the same picture. Most of them doing smartphone selfies of cause ;)


  Experienced by Christoph Krichenbauer


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travelers stories about Hill station in Kinkakujicho, Japan

Hill station in Kinkakujicho, Japan

Kyoto's Golden Pavilion - Kinkaku-ji - during a rainy day with a reflection of the temple in the lake.


  Experienced by Cosmin Serban


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travelers stories about Temple in Kinkakujichō, Japan

Temple in Kinkakujichō, Japan

The Golden Palace temple at Kinkakuji. The old slide film just really do this one justice. A beautiful spot. || shot on slide film, 1989, scanned on Nikon CoolScan 4000.


  Experienced by Mick Haupt


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travelers stories about Reservoir in Kinkaku-ji, Japan

Reservoir in Kinkaku-ji, Japan

Kinkaku-ji (also known as the Golden Pavilion), a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan.


  Experienced by Giuliano Gabella


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travelers stories about Temple in Kinkakujicho, Japan

Temple in Kinkakujicho, Japan

Follow me on instagram @dennisags for more!! Kinkaku-ji, Golden Temple, Kyoto, Japan Wallpaper HD


  Experienced by Dennis Agusdianto


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travelers stories about Temple in Ninnaji Temple Goju-no-tou Tower, Japan

Temple in Ninnaji Temple Goju-no-tou Tower, Japan

We got kicked out from this temple because it was already closed when we got there, but on our way to the exit we had a peaceful moment when we found this statue and some monks started chanting inside the building.


  Experienced by Manuel Cosentino


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travelers stories about Town in Kyoto, Japan

Town in Kyoto, Japan

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We found our way through the city streets after traversing through the different temples. There is something nice about seeing the contrast between the serene and bustle of the Kyoto intertwining.


  Experienced by Camille Villanueva


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travelers stories about Temple in Kyoto, Japan

Temple in Kyoto, Japan

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I visited Kyoto, Japan in 2014 and explored several shrines & temples with my friend. I took an interest in the many cats that explored the shrines and took several pictures of them.


  Experienced by René DeAnda


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travelers stories about Town in Kyoto, Japan

Town in Kyoto, Japan

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This is a photo from my 2014 trip to Kyoto. I remember it was a great day walking around the city with my friend.


  Experienced by René DeAnda


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travelers stories about Town in Kyoto, Japan

Town in Kyoto, Japan

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Here we were on our way to some of the best Ramen I’ve ever had in my life, the streets were gorgeous. Had to bring out my camera.


  Experienced by Julian Lozano


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travelers stories about Place of worship in Kyoto, Japan

Place of worship in Kyoto, Japan

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If you use my work, I would really appreciate credit. It helps me grow and provide more content to share with you all for free! Please credit: www.instagram.com/igcait. An obliga-torii photo of Fushimi Inari’s famous gates in Kyoto, Japan. The day I was at the shrine it was absolutely packed. To get this photo I only had one shot - I literally sprinted as fast as I could in front of a huge group of people on the path so I could get at least one photo without anyone in the frame. Luckily it paid off - I ended up with this picture of the afternoon light trickling through the vermilion torii.


  Experienced by Cait Ellis


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travelers stories about Nature reserve in Kyoto, Japan

Nature reserve in Kyoto, Japan

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The skyline of Kyoto City in Japan with Japanese Temples visible and beautiful autumn colours.


  Experienced by CALIN STAN


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travelers stories about Town in Kyoto, Japan

Town in Kyoto, Japan

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Wondering the tourist attractions of Kyoto, I got lost in the beautiful and quiet streets of Kyoto.


  Experienced by Falco Negenman


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travelers stories about River in Kyoto, Japan

River in Kyoto, Japan

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We are on our first trip to Japan and it is everything we imagined plus more. The Japanese are doing it right. I feel at peace looking at this scene.


  Experienced by Alice Lumetta


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travelers stories about Town in Kyoto, Japan

Town in Kyoto, Japan

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On her way home. In Gion district in Kyoto, scenes like this are not too hard to find. The lady with the umbrella is a maiko, an apprentice geiko. And do not think that the kimono she wears was chosen at random. It was a perfect match for the time of the year (autumn). Also notice at the way she's walking and her posture. Perfection.


  Experienced by Boudewijn Huysmans


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travelers stories about Forest in Kyoto, Japan

Forest in Kyoto, Japan

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Early mornings in Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. If you use my work, I would appreciate if you could please credit me -www.instagram.com/thevisualiza


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travelers stories about Temple in Kyoto, Japan

Temple in Kyoto, Japan

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While staying in Kyoto, we visited the Shinto Shrine ""Fushimi Inari Taisha". Was a beautiful place with so many tracks and worship shrines.


  Experienced by BAILEY MAHON


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travelers stories about Waterway in Kyoto, Japan

Waterway in Kyoto, Japan

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Beautiful season of cherry blossom (sakura) in the old capital of Japan, Kyoto.


  Experienced by Aleksandra Kurobe


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travelers stories about Temple in Kyoto, Japan

Temple in Kyoto, Japan

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Ghosts. The lady with the flowers in her hair is a maiko. That is an apprentice geiko. And since this is Kyoto, it's "geiko", not "geisha". Geisha operate in Tokyo. Geiko are becoming becoming more and more rare, so it looked appropriate to photograph them as ghosts, fading away in their habitat.


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