One of the most famous temple in Kyoto is the Kinkaku-ji or golden pavilion. We woke up early to try and avoid the crowd but no such luck. It was packed with tourists (like us) and it was very difficult to take a picture without someone's head being inside the frame. It was hilarious! Hello global tourism!
I thought the ticket to the golden pavilion was very beautiful! I kept it as a souvenir. Walking inside the ground was dreamy. The entrance was lined with trees and covered in moss. We walked into a gate then the golden pavilion surrounded by water and trees. It was just amazing!
Everyone was snapping away and taking selfies. It was unreal.
After taking a million pictures, we walked around the grounds and took a little hike before leaving the temple.
I am amazed how well preserved the buildings are in Japan.
I am amazed how well preserved the buildings are in Japan.
im amazed at how well japanese architecture and the surrounding nature blend together!
ReplyDeleteIt's the best! I wish I have a house style house ;)
ReplyDeleteOh wow, it looks much more crowded than when I visited a few years ago. It's still just as gorgeous though, and I love your photographs!
ReplyDeleteIt was the height of tourist season!
DeleteThe place looks wonderful!!! How I wish I could fly to japan right now and just witness the gorgeousness of the place! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, btw!
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gorgeous! you captured it beautifully!
ReplyDeleteI went to Tokyo before camera phones were a big thing (2008). We're thinking of going back this year. It's going to be so different!
ReplyDeleteThis place looks stunning.
Woah definitely crowded like you mentioned :o but still awesome :]
ReplyDeleteI love the photos of the temple reflecting into the water- so peaceful!
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