Daigo-ji
The head temple of Shingon Sect, Daigo School. The five-story pagoda of this temple was built in 951 and is the oldest building in Kyoto. Famous for its gorgeous cherry blossoms. |
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| Sakura-sandō, the front approach to the temple |
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| The gorgeous weeping cherry tree in full bloom beside Reihōkan |
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| Daigoji is one of the most noted places for its cherry blossoms in Kyoto |
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| Hip-and-gable roof and a weeping cherry tree |
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| It seems that even the air is tinted by the blossoms... (April 12, 2012) |
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| Restored "Kara-mon" in the center of the background (one of the national treasures) |
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| Five-storied pagoda - 1 (constructed in 951 by the princes of the Emperor Daigo to pray for his soul) |
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| Five-storied pagoda - 2 |
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| Sunbeams streaming through the leaves of trees |
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| Beautiful green of maple leaves |
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| Bentendō, shrine of Benzaiten (this area is famous for the colored leaves of maples) |
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