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Heian Shrine in Kyoto, Japan
Dating from only 1895 CE, Kyoto's Heian Shrine was built to commemorate the 1,100th anniversary of the founding of Kyoto and is a replica of Japan's first imperial palace. It deifies two Japanese emperors: Emperor Kammu...
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Kyoto's Heian Shrine
Dating from only 1895 CE, Kyoto's Heian Shrine was built to commemorate the 1,100th anniversary of the founding of Kyoto and is a replica of Japan's first imperial palace. It also deifies Emperor Kammu (r. 781-806 CE) who...
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Miniature Stone Pagoda at Kinkakuji Temple
Kinkakuji Temple or the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" was constructed in the 1390s CE as the retirement palace for Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu (r. 1368–1394 CE). It is surrounded by the waters of a calm pond...
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Sensoji Temple in Tokyo
Founded in 645 CE, Sensoji Temple is the oldest and most important Buddhist temple in Tokyo, Japan.
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Pagoda at Kiyomizu-dera Temple
The Kiyomizu-dera Temple ("Kiyomizudera" in Japanese) is known throughout Japan for its lovely panorama of the city of Kyoto. Founded in 778 CE and rebuilt in 1633 CE, the temple is situated on Mt. Otowa in Kyoto...
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Ancient Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Founded in 778 CE and rebuilt in 1633 CE, the Kiyomizu-dera Temple ("Kiyomizudera" in Japanese) is situated on Mt. Otowa and its main hall extends over a cliff. It is dedicated to Kannon, the goddess of mercy and compassion...
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Kyoto's Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Founded in 778 CE and rebuilt in 1633 CE, the Kiyomizu-dera Temple ("Kiyomizudera" in Japanese) is situated on Mt. Otowa and its main hall extends over a cliff. It is dedicated to Kannon, the goddess of mercy and compassion...
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View of Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto
The Kiyomizu-dera Temple ("Kiyomizudera" in Japanese) is known throughout Japan for its lovely panorama of the city of Kyoto. Founded in 778 CE and rebuilt in 1633 CE, the temple is situated on Mt. Otowa and its...
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Japanese Jizo Statue at Kiyomizu-dera Temple
This jizo statue is located at the Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, Japan. The jizo are Bodhisattvas and thus the protectors of the weak, injured, travelers, women, and unborn children. A large number of jizo...
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Side View of Kinkakuji Temple
Kinkakuji Temple or the "Temple of the Golden Pavilion" was constructed in the 1390s CE as the retirement villa for Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu (r. 1368–1394 CE). While Japan suffered warfare, plague, deteriorating economic...
