1 min readPlaces
Views: 0Kyoto: the Golden Pavilion and Ryōan-ji
Two Zen temples in northern Kyoto, one covered in gold leaf, one known for restraint, and the moss and stone that surround them.
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2 min readJapan
Views: 0Kyoto: layers of a former imperial capital
For more than a thousand years Kyoto was where Japan's emperors lived. The city today is a set of layers: a grid plan from the 8th century, temples from many eras, and an ordinary modern city in between.
2 min readTravel
Views: 0Temples and shrines in Kyoto: a short guide to etiquette
Kyoto has Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines side by side, and each has its own small customs. Knowing a few of them makes a visit calmer for everyone.