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The Ginkaku-ji or Silver Pavillion never got its paint...

...but still looks very beautiful...

...surrounded by artistic gardens...

...and enchanted woods.

Tetsugaku no michi, a philosopher's path (looks fantastic in Spring with all the cherry blossoms).

The great Sanmon-gate at Nanzen temple...

...as seen by the famous woodblock print artist Hasui.

...nearby: a roman-like aquaeduct.

Nijo Castle, headquarter of the Shogun in Edo period.

...a touristic attraction...

...and crowded by school classes...

...surrounded by a vast park of serene beauty.

Japan's most famous Zen-garden: Ryoan-ji temple.

...always crowded by pupils.

From inside very beautiful as well.

The one-million-dollar-view at Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavillion!

A bamboo forest...

Morning mist at Daitoku-ji temple.