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Looking through a telephoto lens from across the pond in front of the Phoenix Pavilion, it’s hard not to appreciate all of the three-dimensional geometry in its architectural design. Cleverly using trees to hide all the tourists. I’m super smart. Byodo-in’s Phoenix Hall in a rare moment without a million tourists standing in front of it. Byodo-in’s Phoenix Hall, topped with its golden phoenixes, which are considered Japanese national treasures and can be found on the 10,000 Yen note. Whoever came up with the idea to construct a lake in front of Byōdō-in’s Phoenix Hall was a genius. The hall’s reflection in the afternoon sun is beautiful. Kyoto’s famed Byōdō-in (平等院), the head temple of Japan’s Pureland sect of Buddhism. Uji Shrine’s gate during the height of Autumn. Praying for more matcha? Th Uji Shrine, just outside of Kyoto, is the place to do it! One would think the shrine in this town would be dark green just like everything else, but actually, Uji Shrine is just like any other in Japan, made with beautiful cedar that shines in the sun. Katsuo-ji’s main hall, with crowds of tourists walking around making a bunch of noise. From what I’ve been experiencing during my current trip to Japan, I can really see why a lot of people in Japan are getting sick of foreign tourists. Benzaiten Shinto Shrine (弁財天社) at Katsuo-ji. Yes, I know I’m in Japan now. I’m still posting photos from my previous trip! Eventually I’ll catch up. The colorful roof of Katsuo-ji. Katsuo-ji （勝尾寺) Shelves of Daruma dolls placed by visitors. They’re cute enough, but sooner or later they’re all going to be burnt to death.
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