Kinkakuji: The golden pavillon

The kinkakuji, the golden pavillon, is one of Kyoto's most famous temples.
Pictures taken in Kyoto, Japan in August 2005.

Approximate location where these pictures were taken: 35°2'12"815N 135°43'49"163E [over 1 km] (google maps)
Kinkakuji, Kyoto, Japan

	The kinkakuji, the golden pavillon

	Japanese letter Dai (big) written on one of the mounts around Kyoto	Writing prayers on wooden sticks	Wood with prayers to be burnt in a religious ceremony	Waterfall

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