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TRAVEL TO JAPAN
| KIYOMIZUDERA TEMPLE , KYOTO |
| KIYOMIZUDERA was founded in 780 at the request of Sakanoue-no-Tamuramaro. The main hall of this temple, built in 1633, is famed mainly for its wide wooden veranda in front, protruding over a steep cliff, from which a panoramic view of the city can be seen. |
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| FUJI-SAN & SAKURA |
| Mt. Fuji , the symbol of Japan is the most beautiful and highest in Japan. The view from Kawaguchiko Lake is most popular and typical. |
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| KINKAKUJI TEMPLE KYOTO ( GOLDEN PAVILION ) |
| KINKAKUJI Temple , which was originally erected in 1397 by dynast Yoshimitsu Ashikaga , is harmonious with its back mountain and gardens. That is one of Kyoto's "must-take-a-look"for foreigners. |
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| HIMEIJIJOU, HYOGO |
| HIMEIJI Castle is also called the Shirasagi ( Snowy Heron ) Castle. The restoring work of the castle-donjon, which is designed as a national treasure, was completed in June 1964. |
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| EIDAI-BASHI BRIDGE |
| One of the famous bridge from Edo era ( 1698 ). Rebuilt 1926. 185m long. |
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| ARASHIYAMA, KYOTO |
| ARASHIYAMA Hill , skirted by the Ohi River ( Hozu River ), is a popular place for viewing cherry-blossom in spring , the fresh verdure in early summer , scarlet maple leaves in the fall, and the snow scene in winter. |
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Pagoda of Hokki-ji Temple and Asuka neighbourhood in midautumn , Nara. |
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| SANZEN-IN TEMPLE, KYOTO |
| SANZEN-IN is one of the three imperial cathedrals of Tendai Sect. The principal image "Amidanyorai" and main hall "Oojo-Gokurakuin" made in 1138 are national treasure. |
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| KENROKUEN GARDEN, KANAZAWA |
| One of the three most famous gardens in Japan . It was laid out in 1819 as the garden of the daimyoo Maeda Narinaga. Area: 25 acres. |
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A Distant View of the Greast Torii of Itsukushima Shrine from Sea, Miyajima |
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