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Horinji Temple in Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan. The head temple in Kyoto of the Gochi order of the Shingon sect of Japanese Buddhism., Horinji Temple was built in 713 by the monk Gyoki at the request of the emperor Genmei.
The "problem" with temples? Once you climbed the first flight of stairs, there are more stairs.
The Horin-ji Temple in Arashiyama, Kyoto, seems to be in dire need for repeair. Perhaps that is why it is covered in plexi-lass
Horin-ji Temple, Arashiyama, Kyoto
Red and orange maple leaves over the stairs to the Horin-ji temple in Koyoto's Arashiyama district, Japan.
Panoramic view over Kyoto from the Horin-ji Temple in Arashiyama
The large bell at the Horin-ji Temple in Kyoto, Japan
A single left-over fruit hangs from a tree in front of the bell at the Horin-ji Temple in Arashiyama, Kyoto
Dendengu Shrine, located on the grounds of the Horinji Temple complex, is dedicated to the god of thunder and lightning (also electricity and radio waves).
Punt boats in Arashiyama, Kyoto
Punt boats near the Togetsu-kyo Bridge in Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan
Togetsu-kyo Bridge Arashiyama Kyoto
Punt boat in front of the historic Togetsu-kyo or Moon-Crossing Bridge on the Katsura river in Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan
Ichitani-Munakata-Jinja Shrine
Lanterns and Torii gate leading up to the Ichitani-Munakata-Jinja Shrine which is also the starting point for the uphill climb to the monkey park in Arachiyama, Kyoto
Ichitani-Munakata-Jinja Shrine
Ichitani-Munakata-Jinja Shrine in Arashiyama, Kyoto
View over the Oi River from the Togetsukyo (Moon Crossing) Bridge in Arashiyama, Kyoto. The current below Togetsukyo bridge is called the Oi River while later downstream, it becomes known as the Katsura River. Furthermore, in the Kameoka and Kyoto basins, the waterway is referred to as the Hozu River.
Fall foliage in the shade at the Arashi Mountain in Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan
Colorful Trees at the Hozu River
Trees with colorful leaves frame the Hozu River and the Arashi Mountain in Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan
Colorful Trees at the Hozu River
Trees with colorful leaves at the shore of the Hozu River and the Arashi Mountain in Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan
A flock of ducks in hot pursuit of a tourist boat on the Hozu River in Arashiyama, Kyoto
Forest scene in Arashiyama, Kyoto
Colorful autumn in Arashiyama, Kyoto
Hozu River Valley near Arashiyama
Hozu Valley extends from the area around the Hozu-kyo Bridge in Kameoka City to the Togetsu-kyo Bridge in Arashiyama.
Hozu River Valley near Arashiyama, Kyoto
The Hozu River Valley extends from the area around the Hozu-kyo Bridge in Kameoka City to the Togetsu-kyo Bridge in Arashiyama, Kyoto