Mary Lim's Adventures On The Land Of The Rising Sun

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Kyoto

Kyoto was once the capital city of Japan and still remains to be one of the oldest cities in Japan. Many shrines, temples and castles in Kyoto are preserved and open to the public. Many visitors from around the world visit Kyoto and especially during the Gion Festival.

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Kingakuji, also known as The Golden Pavilian.

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Noriyo and I visited the Kingakuji.

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Gion Festival.

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One of the interesting places Nick took us to, "Ass Smacking Factory".

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Gingakuji, the Silver Pavilian but not a scratch of silver in sight!

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I got dressed up as a maiko.

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Nick, me, Tina and Jo did a one day tour of Kyoto.

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One of many pagolas in Kyoto.

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The entrance of Kyomizutera.

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Earth God.

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Kyoto Tower.