The Western Hills - Saga-Arashiyama
The Western Hills, known today as Arashiyama or Saga is a beautiful area about 20 minutes west of Kyoto by train and much mentioned in Heian-era literature. |
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The large Osawano Pond at
Daikaku-ji temple in the Western Hills is one of Japan's
best spots for moon-viewing. |
A Harvest Moon festival is held at Daikaku-ji temple each year. |
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Seiryoji Temple's tahoto. |
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A shady meadow near
Jokakko-ji. |
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Ogura Pond between Nonomiya
Shrine and Jokakko-ji. |
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View across Kyoto towards
the Eastern Hills. |
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Jokakko-ji belfry. |
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Gio-ji - a retreat for
discarded concubines of Taira Kiyomori. |
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Shaka Hall at Seiryoji Temple. |
