Arashiyama, Kyoto
Arashiyama is a picturesque area about 20 minutes west of central Kyoto by train and famed for its cherry blossom and Autumn foliage. It is also known for the Togetsukyo Bridge (Moon Crossing Bridge) that spans the Oi River. |
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Arashiyama's Togetsukyo Bridge. |
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Arashiyama's Oi River. |
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A shady meadow near
Jokakkoji Temple. |
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Ogura Pond between Nonomiya
Shrine and Jokakko-ji. |
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View across Kyoto towards
Higashiyama. |
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Jokakkoji Temple belfry. |
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Gioji - a retreat for
discarded concubines of Taira Kiyomori in the Heian period. |
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The black torii of Nonomiya Shrine at Arashiyama. |
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The large Osawano Pond at
Daikakuji temple near Arashiyama is one of Japan's
best spots for moon-viewing. |
