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Kyoto 05/2004

Day 2 - Shoren-in/Honen-in/Ginkakuji/Kiyomizu/Kyoto Walk

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Shoren-in Temple
A magnificient tree in front of Shoren-in

Shoren-in temple was founded in 1144, although today’s buildings are from 1895.
Most interesting is its garden, which is supposed to be one of the most beautiful gardens in Kyoto. It was first designed around the beginning of the 16th

Admission ticket for Shorenin

century. Then refurbished and remodeled in 1680 and 1909.
The garden is  cleverly   devided into a number of well-designed areas and layed out with plenty of nice little details.
It is definitely worth visiting.
Panorama of the garden
Iris
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