Photos from my visit of Japan - Kyoto and its surroundings


Kyoto



Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion)


Ginkakuji Temple (Silver Pavilion)


Kyoto Imperial Palace


Nijo Castle (shogun's residence in Kyoto)


Kiyomizudera Temple


Ninnnaji Temple


Roanji Temple garden


Ryogen-in Temple garden


Old street of Higashiyama quarter

Himeji Castle



Panorama of Himeji Castle


Castle walls and the keep


Nara, capital of Japan in 8th century



Todaiji Temple


Bronze statue of Buddha in Todaiji Temple


Lanterns around Kasuga shrine


Kofukuji Temple above a pond at night

Horyuji Temple, the oldest surviving wooden buildings in the world, 7th century



Panorama of Saiin (the western part)


Kondo (main hall) of Horyuji Temple



Pagoda of Horyuji Temple