Shoren-in Temple
Also known as the Awata Palace, Shoren-in was formerly the temple of the imperial abbot of the Tendai headquarters on Mount Hiei. |
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Stone water basin (tsukubai) encrusted
with petals at Shorenin. |
The temple was visited by the author of The Confessions of Lady Nijo. |
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View of the garden. |
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Azaleas blooming beside the
pond. |
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Moss lawn. |
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Bridge over the pond. |
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Front gate. |
