Japan

Arashiyama Katsura River Kameyama Park water sports
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Arashiyama Bamboo Forest with a rickshaw with tourists on the path
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Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Sagano Bamboo forest looking up
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Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Sagano Bamboo forest
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Golden Pavilion or Kinkaku ji Temple in the morning in Kyoto
The Golden Pavilion or Kinkaku-ji Temple and the beautiful surounding Japanese Zen Garden, in the morning with reflections in the water, Kyoto, Japan

Golden Pavilion - Amazing Zen Gardens in Kyoto
Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto, Japan: November 3, 2019: The Golden Pavilion and the beautiful surounding Japanese Zen Garden, in the morning with reflections in the water, Kyoto, Japan.

Golden Pavilion with reflections in the pool in Kyoto
Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto, Japan -November 3, 2018: Golden Pavilion and it's amazing surounding Japanese gardens, early in the morning reflected in the pond's water, in Kyoto, Japan.
Himeji Beautiful Stream in a Japanese Garden
Light shining through the canopy over a small stream falling over stepped terraces at Koko-en Garden in Himeji, an Edo Style Japanese Garden located next to the famous Himeji Castle in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.
Himeji The white Architecture of the Castle autumn
Himeji Castle is a 17-th century Iconic castle known for a white facade, plus towers, surrounded by fortified stone walls, moats, and large park grounds with cherry and maple trees, beautiful in all seasons.

Himeji The White Egret Castle
Himeji Castle is the most spectacular castle in all of Japan. The castle, shown her in autumn is also known as White Egret or White Heron Castle due to its pristine white exterior architecture and its supposed similarity to a bird taking flight.

Himeji Castle Grounds in autumn in Japan
Himeji Castle is a hilltop Japanese castle complex situated in the Hyogo Prefecture of Japan. The castle, shown here in autumn, is also called the White Egret or White Heron Castle because of its brilliant white exterior and supposed resemblance to a bird taking flight.
Hiroshima The ruin of the Atomic Bomb Dome at sunset
The ruin of the Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima at sunset on the side of Motoyasu River in Japan, a symbol of the destruction of the atomic blast in world war two.

Imperial Palace Architecture Kyoto
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Imperial Palace Japanese Architecture Kyoto
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Imperial Palace Traditional Architecture Kyoto
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Kiyomizu dera Temple Graveyard stones with sunset light from behind
Kyoto, Japan - November 2, 2018: Graveyard stones with sunset light from behind at the famous Kiyomizu-dera Buddhist Temple, in Gion District, Kyoto, Japan.

Koyasu Pagoda at Kiyomizu temple surrounded by autumn colors in Kyoto
Close up view of the beautiful Koyasu Pagoda at Kiyomizu-dera buddhist temple surrounded by the forest turning to autumn colors on Mount Otawa, Eastern Kyoto, Japan.

Kyoto An illuminated path at the bamboo forest in the tranquil gardens of Kodaiji Temple
An illuminated path at the bamboo forest in the tranquil gardens of Kodaiji buddhist Temple in Gion District, Kyoto, Japan.

Kyoto Chion in Sanmon Buddhist Temple in autumn
Autumn view of Chion-in Sanmon Buddhist Temple located just outside Maruyama Park in Gion District, Kyoto, Japan.

Kyoto Happy People taking pictures and visiting the iconic Kiyomizu dera buddhist temple
Kyoto, Japan - November 2, 2018: Happy People taking pictures and visiting the iconic Kiyomizu-dera buddhist temple on a beautiful autumn day in Gion, Kyoto, Japan.

Kyoto Low angle perspective of the Pagoda Tower at Kiyomizu dera Temple
Low angle perspective of the impressive exterior architectural details of the Pagoda Tower and surrounding buildings at Kiyomizu-dera Buddhist Temple, in Gion District, Kyoto, Japan.

Kyoto Promenade at Kamo River
Kyoto, Japan -November 2, 2018: Traditional Houses at the Promenade along Kamo River next to Shijo Bridge in Gion District, Kyoto, Japan.

Kyoto Traditional Japanese buildings at night in autumn
Kyoto, Japan -November 4, 2018: Traditional Japanese buildings at night in autumn on a narrow street called Shinbashi Dori in Gion District, Kyoto, Japan.
Kyoto, Gion Old traditional Japanese House
Old traditional Japanese house of historical value on a heritage street in Gion District, Kyoto, Japan.
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Kyoto Senbon Torii (Thousand Torii Gates) at Fushimi Inari Shrine
Senbon Torii is an impressive corridor of about a thousand vermillion torii gates winding up Mt Inari. Fushimi Inari Taisha is the most important shinto sanctuary and oldest in Kyoto. The gates are filtering the day-light in a beautiful way.

Kyoto City View in autumn from the Buddhist temple Kiyomizu dera on Mount Otowa
View of Kyoto City in autumn with the beautiful and Iconic Buddhist temple Kiyomizu-dera in the foreground on Mount Otowa in Gion District, Japan.
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Kyoto People dressed up in yokata visit Senbon Torii (Thousand Torii Gates) Fushimi Inari Shrine
Fushimi Inari, Kyoto, Japan -November 5, 2018: People visiting Fushimi Inari Taisha, the Shinto shrine located in Fushimi-Ku Kyoto, Japan. Senbon Torii is an impressive pathway with about a thousand torii gates. Some visitors are dressing up in colorful Japanese traditional Yukata.

Kyoto People visit Fushimi Inari Shinto Shrine
Fushimi Inari, Kyoto, Japan -Nov 5, 2018: People taking a photo of the impressive entrance to the famous Fushimi Inari Taisha, the head shrine located in Fushimi-Ku, Kyoto, Japan. One of the most visited sites in Kyoto.
Kyoto People visit Fushimi Inari Taisha, the main Shrine
Fushimi Inari, Kyoto, Japan -November 5, 2018: People visiting Fushimi Inari Taisha, the head shrine located in Fushimi-Ku Kyoto, Japan. Senbon Torii is an impressive pathway with about a thousand torii gates. Language: 'Na' 'Bong'

Kyoto People visit Fushimi Inari, the main Shrine
Kyoto, Japan -Nov5, 2018: The impressive main entrance to the head shrine at Fushimi Inari Taisha, located in Fushimi-ku Kyoto, Japan. The kami foxes are protectors of the shrine and messengers in between earth and heaven. Language: 'Fushimi Inari Taisha'

Kyoto People visit one of the sanctuaries at Fushimi Inari, the main Shrine
Fushimi Inari, Kyoto, Japan -November 5, 2018: Perspective view towards the Outer Oratory at Fushimi Inari Taisha shinto shrine located in Fushimi-ku Kyoto, Japan.
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Kyoto People visit Senbon Torii (Thousand Torii Gates) Fushimi Inari Shrine
Kyoto, Japan - November 5, 2018: Corridor of vermillion torii gates winding up Mt Inari. Fushimi Inari Taisha is the most important Shinto sanctuary and oldest in Kyoto. The fox statues represents the guardians of the shrine and messengers to the gods. Language: 'Senbon Torii Shrine'
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Kyoto Senbon Torii (Thousand Torii Gates) at Fushimi Inari Shrine
Perspective view of the Torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine, a famous place in Kyoto, Japan. Senbon Torii is an impressive pathway with about a thousand torii gates. The gates are filtering the day-light in a wonderful way. Language: 'Inari great god'.

Kyoto Silver Pavillion or Ginkaku Ji Traditional Japanese architecture and gardens
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Kyoto Traditional architecture curved roof detail at Fushimi Inari Shrine
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Kyoto Young lady in a beautiful traditional Japanese costume at Kiyomizu dera Buddhist Temple
Kyoto, Japan -November 2, 2018: Young lady showing the beauty of her traditional Japanese costume in front of a dragon sculpture at Kiyomizu-dera Buddhist Temple in Gion, Kyoto, Japan. Some people dress up in the traditional Japanese costume to enhance the experience.

Kyoto Young Lady walking through Senbon Torii at Fushimi Inari Shrine
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Miyajima Itsukushima Shrine in autumn
Itsukushima Shinto shrine at golden hour on Miyajima Island in Japan. The Shinden architectural style complex is built on stilts by the sea, so the shrine appears to be floating at high-tide creating a pure and holy atmosphere. Here showing at low tide.

Miyajima Itsukushima Shrine Corridors Pespective
The East Corridor extends from the entrance of Itsukushima Shrine to Purification Hall. The historic temple is built on stilts in Shinden style of architecture to allow the the tide to fill the space under the building.

Miyajima Itsukushima Shrine Temple and Pagoda
Miyajima Island, Hiroshima, Japan -November 7, 2018: Itsukushima Shrine main shrine and the Purification Hall with the pagoda tower in the background at the sacred island of Miyajima in japan.

Miyajima Torii Gate at Sunset
Long exposure image of the famous Torii Gate of Miyajima Island, Unesco listed Shinto Shrine at Sunset with the high tide coming in, making it look like it is floating on water. (Translated text: Itsukushima Shrine)

Mount Fuji Spectacular morning on an autumn path on the side of Lake Kawaguchi
Spectacular morning after sunrise on an autumn path in a park at Fujikawaguchiko, a resort town on the side of Lake Kawaguchi, Japan.

Osaka Castle Beautiful traditional Japanese architecture
Osaka Castle is one of the most famous historic landmarks in Japan and it played a major role in the unification of Japan during the sixteenth Century.

Osaka Castle Architectural Details
Architectural Details at Osaka Castle, one of the most famous historical landmarks in Japan. The Castle played a major role in the unification of Japan during the sixteenth Century.

Poet's Festival Kitano Tenmangu in Kyoto Artwork detail
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Poet's Festival Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Kyoto, Japan
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Poet's Festival Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Kyoto Architectural details with golden lanterns
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Poet's Festival Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Kyoto Architectural roof details with golden lanterns
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Poet's Festival Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Kyoto Architecture
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Poet's Festival Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Kyoto Artwork detail iconography
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Poet's Festival Kitano Tenmangu Shrine in Kyoto Market building
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Poet's Festival Colourful ornamentation and detail at Kitano Tenmangu Shinto shrine, Kyoto
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Poets Festival in Kyoto Beautiful architectural details and traditional Japanese iconography at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
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