Kyoto

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Kyoto
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Spared from bombing in the second world war, Kyoto is a beautiful city full of historic sights. It seemed that there was an old temple on practically every block! We visited several of them, and I found that I enjoyed the simple serenity of the Zen temples and gardens the most. We also spent some time just wandering down the quaint, narrow streets making new discoveries along the way.

Kinkakuji, the spectacular golden temple	The huge Kiyomizu temple, high on the hillside	This simple zen temple at Ginkakuji was formerly a shogun villa
Kodaji, another Zen temple	Simple, yet beautiful, decor in one Kodaji building	Ninomaru Palace within Nijo Castle, a former shogun residence
This world-renowned zen rock garden at Ryoanji inspires contemplation	Mossy gardens at Ryoanji	Another zen garden, this one at Nazenji
The "philosopher's path" winds down a quiet street along a canal	A quaint, historic street in eastern Kyoto	We were lucky to happen upon these geisha who stopped to pose for pictures