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From Sanmon Gate, path to Tennoden Hall. The path is modeled after dragon scales.Jul 17, 2017
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From Sanmon Gate, path to Tennoden Hall. The path is modeled after dragon scales.Jul 17, 2017
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The Sanmon main gate (exit side). 三門（さんもん）Jul 17, 2017
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At the Sanmon Gate, pay the admission to enter the temple. It's a very interesting temple, but they don't really have English explanations.Jul 17, 2017
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Sanmon main gate. 三門（さんもん）Jul 17, 2017
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The Sanmon main gate (Important Cultural Property). 三門（さんもん）Jul 17, 2017
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Lotus pond in front of Sanmon Gate. 放生池Jul 17, 2017
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Manpukuji (萬福寺) is a large temple complex and headquarters of a Chinese Zen sect (Obaku-shu). It's one of the Big Three Zen sects in Japan (besides Soto and Rinzai).The founder was Chinese Zen master Yinyuan Longqi (Ingen) from Fujien Province in China who came to Japan via Nagasaki in 1654. Manpukuji (or Mampukuji) is part of the Japan Heritage for Uji tea history. A short walk from Obaku Station on the JR Nara Line and Keihan Uji Line. Jul 17, 2017
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Chinese-style Somon Gate (Important Cultural Property), the first entrance to Manpukuji. It's a quite a large temple complex with numerous buildings. A few of the major buildings are open to the public. 総門（そうもん）Jul 17, 2017
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Since photography inside the central hall is not allowed, here's a photo of the replica at Valley of the Temples in Hawaii. It is very similar. One thing missing are the celestial Buddhas decorating the white walls behind the Buddha.Jul 17, 2017
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Sitting Amida Buddha replica at Valley of the Temples in Hawaii. It is very similar to the real one at Byodo-in.Jul 17, 2017
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Uji River is near Byodo-in.Jul 17, 2017
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A gate being renovated.Jul 17, 2017
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The center structure of both the original and replica houses a statue of a sitting Buddha.The replica in Hawaii has a much more dramatic backdrop with the Koolau mountains. The original Byodo-in has no mountains in the background, and thankfully and miraculously, no tall, modern buildings either.Jul 17, 2017
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People from Hawaii would know Byodo-in since there's a ferro-concrete replica in a park-like cemetery called Valley of the Temples on the island of Oahu.The replica of the Phoenix Hall was built in 1968 to mark the 100th anniversary of the first Japanese immigrants to Hawaii. I photographed the one in Hawaii last year and now I can compare the two.
As you can see, the replica is very accurate. They say that the one in Hawaii is a smaller scale, but it looks the same as the original (made of wood) in Kyoto. Perhaps only the surrounding garden is smaller. Also, the one in Hawaii seems to house offices on the upper floor. (If you look behind the building, you can see stairs and air conditioners.) The original one's upper floor is see-through with no walls.Jul 17, 2017
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Looks like intricate work and it's gonna look fabulous when it's done.Jul 17, 2017
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Although the major renovations were completed, they were still restoring the paintings on the doors, etc., of Byodo-in.Jul 17, 2017
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Entrance to the see the sitting Amida Buddha. Photography inside the central hall is not allowed.Jul 17, 2017
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Entering the Phoenix Hall.Jul 17, 2017
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The pond as seen from the Phoenix Hall.Jul 17, 2017
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The Byodo-in admission ticket does not include admission to the Phoenix Hall's central hall (sitting Amida Buddha).Jul 17, 2017
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Entrance to the Byodo-in Phoenix Hall where you can see the sitting Amida Buddha after paying the extra ¥300 admission. Have to buy a ticket to enter at the specified time because only a limited number can fit inside.Jul 17, 2017
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The center structure of both the original and replica houses a statue of a sitting Buddha.Jul 17, 2017
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Byodoin Museum Hoshokan displays many Buddhist art treasures of the temple. Opened in 2001. You can visit this museum after you see the Phoenix Hall.Jul 17, 2017
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Entrance to Byodo-in. Pay admission fee to enter.Jul 17, 2017
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Map of the Byodo-in temple complex. It's not that big. The Phoenix Hall has a central hall flanked by two L-shaped wings in front of a pond. Jul 17, 2017
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Byodo-in on the back of the ¥10 coin.Jul 17, 2017
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In Uji, Kyoto, Byodo-in is one of Japan's most famous temples and most recognizable buildings.Byodo-in is acuallly a temple complex, but this building, called the Phoenix Hall (Ho'odo 鳳凰堂), is the main attraction and a National Treasure. Jul 17, 2017
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The central hall houses a sitting Amida Buddha with celestial floating Buddhas on the surrounding walls. The Phoenix Hall was originally constructed in 1053 (Heian Period).Jul 17, 2017
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Farewell JNR in 1987.Jun 17, 2017
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Old train ticketsJun 17, 2017
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Many artifacts on display on both the 1st and 2nd floors of t he Main Hall.Jun 17, 2017
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Train nameplates put on the front of the train.Jun 17, 2017
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Train schedulesJun 17, 2017
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Shinkansen traffic control center.Jun 17, 2017
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Second floor of Kyoto Railway MuseumJun 17, 2017
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"Twilight Express" Sleeper train for SapporoJun 17, 2017
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Showa-no-Eki Station platform.Jun 17, 2017
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Showa-no-Eki Station gate to platform.Jun 17, 2017
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Inside Showa-no-Eki Station.Jun 17, 2017
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Reconstructed rural train station from the good old days (1950s-60s). Named "Showa-no-Eki Station."Jun 17, 2017
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Red pay phone was very common in Japan, now virtually extinct.Jun 17, 2017
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Ice creamJun 17, 2017
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Kiosk owner's space.Jun 17, 2017
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Inside kiosk.Jun 17, 2017
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Train kiosk from the good old days (1950s-60s).Jun 17, 2017
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100 series shinkansen, 2nd generation with the slit headlights and pointy look.Jun 17, 2017
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"Raicho" Tokkyu Limited Express, KUHA489Jun 17, 2017
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EF58 150 (left) and EF81 103 (right) locomotives for sleeper trains, Twilight Plaza Zone.Jun 17, 2017
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EF58 150 (left) and EF81 103 (right) locomotives for sleeper trains, Twilight Plaza Zone.Jun 17, 2017
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Inside Osaka Loop Line trainJun 17, 2017
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Osaka Loop Line trainJun 17, 2017
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Blue Train dining carJun 17, 2017
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Sleeper train dining carJun 17, 2017
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Sleeper train dining carJun 17, 2017
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Inside a sleeper train.Jun 17, 2017
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0 Series shinkansen driver's seat.Jun 17, 2017
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0 Series shinkansen driver's cockpit.Jun 17, 2017
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Inside the 0 Series shinkansen driver's cockpit.Jun 17, 2017
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Another 0 Series shinkansen whose cockpit was open to the public.Jun 17, 2017
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Inside the first shinkansen "Green Car" 1st class car.Jun 17, 2017
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The first shinkansen "Green Car" 1st class car.Jun 17, 2017
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The classic and iconic "Bullet Train."Jun 17, 2017
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Back to the Promenade area near the entrance with the 0 Series shinkansen.Jun 17, 2017
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Steam locomotive repair shop.Jun 17, 2017
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Nijo Station reconstructed here.Jun 17, 2017
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Inside Nijo Station that was moved here. Now the museum gift shop.Jun 17, 2017
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Friendly workers wave to passengers riding on the steam locomotive train.Jun 17, 2017
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The ride is only 10 min. roundtrip and the train travels for only 1 km.Jun 17, 2017
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Passenger car of the steam locomotive train.Jun 17, 2017
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The SL Steam runs every 15 or 30 min. from 11 am to 3:30 pm. Fare is ¥300.Jun 17, 2017
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This real steam locomotive offers rides a few times a day.Jun 17, 2017
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Ride on a real steam locomotive for a low fare.Jun 17, 2017
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Kita Biwako steam locomotive Jun 17, 2017
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Inside the rear of the round house.Jun 17, 2017
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Empty hangar for a steam locomotive.Jun 17, 2017
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Cleaning a steam locomotive.Jun 17, 2017
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Old steam locomotive for the Imperial family.Jun 17, 2017
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This must be Japan's largest collection of steam locomotives on diplay.Jun 17, 2017
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Turntable to direct the locomotives to the desired track and direction.Jun 17, 2017
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This is probably the most steam locomotives you'll ever see in Japan. Some or most of them still run.Jun 17, 2017
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The museum's main highlight is the Umekoji steam locomotives on a roundabout or roundhouse next to a turntable.Jun 17, 2017
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First-generation 0 Series shinkansen.Jun 17, 2017
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80 series EMU car KuHa 86001Jun 17, 2017
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Opening in 2016, Kyoto Railway Museum is a modern makeover of the old Umekoji Steam Locomotive Museum that opened in 1972. Short bus ride from Kyoto Station.Jun 17, 2017
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First you see a semi-indoor display of a few trains.Jun 17, 2017
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I was a few days too late to see the peak. Will return again in autumn.Jan 16, 2017
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Eikando, KyotoJan 16, 2017
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They also had a rest area where they served tea and sweets amid the foliage. Brisk business.Jan 16, 2017
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JPN CafeJan 16, 2017
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Bridge to Benten-shima on Hojo-ike Pond.Jan 16, 2017
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Bridge to Benten-shima on Hojo-ike Pond.Jan 16, 2017
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Miei-do Hall in the distance.Jan 16, 2017
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Bridge to Benten-shima on Hojo-ike Pond.Jan 16, 2017
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Bridge to Benten-shima on Hojo-ike Pond.Jan 16, 2017
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View from the two-story Tahoto pagoda on the hillside at Eikando.Jan 16, 2017
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View from the two-story pagoda on the hillside. This would be a sea of red during the peak period. I have to come back here.Jan 16, 2017
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The two-story pagoda (Tahoto) is a short climb up the stairs. Worth the view.Jan 16, 2017
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Hojo-ike Pond. The two-story pagoda (Tahoto) in the distance.Jan 16, 2017
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Hojo-ike Pond. Notice the two-story pagoda (Tahoto) in the distance.Jan 16, 2017
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Miei-do Hall (Daiden)Jan 16, 2017
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Yasuragi Kannon statue at the bottom of the steps of Amida-do Hall.Jan 16, 2017
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Yasuragi Kannon at EikandoJan 16, 2017
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Temple bellJan 16, 2017
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Roof of the Mieei-do Hall.We were not allowed to photograph inside the temple buildings.Jan 16, 2017
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Courtyard garden seen from the Shaka-do Hall.Jan 16, 2017
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Courtyard garden seen from the Shaka-do Hall.Jan 16, 2017
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Main entrance to the temple.Jan 16, 2017
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