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Ryouan-ji

Monday, July 24, 2006

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Ryouan-ji is a temple that contains perhaps the most famous Japanese rock garden in the world. The reason being it was the first rock garden. The entrance fee is a little high in our opinion for what you get to see at the temple. Ryouanji is not very large and there is not much to see [...]

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Enryakuji Temple

Friday, July 21, 2006

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On top of Mt. Hiei sits Enryaku-ji temple. The founder of the Tendai sect of Buddhism, Saicho established the temple in 788. Enryaku-ji is still a very active temple where monks practice. Monks at this temple have kept a sacred fire going for 1200 years straight. Popularity: 62% [?]

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Ninaji Temple

Tuesday, July 18, 2006

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Reserved for Ninaji Temple. Popularity: 17% [?]

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