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  • Sensoji Temple in Tokyo

    Sensoji Temple in Tokyo

    Located in Akasuka in the center of Tokyo’s old town area is the Sensoji Temple. This very popular ancient Buddhist temple is Tokyo’s oldest temple and one of the most significant. The temple was completed in the year 645.

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  • The Hozomon Gate

    The Hozomon Gate

    Two main gates lead to the Sensoji temple , the first is the Thunder Gate – and imposing Buddhist structure featuring a massive paper lantern dramatically painted in vivid red and black. A shopping area of about 200 mtrs leads from the outer gate to the temple’s 2nd gate – the ‘Hozomon Gate’ which is featured above

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  • Tourists

    Tourists

    Sensoji Temple in Tokyo

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  • Sensoji

    Sensoji

    Tokyo

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  • Sensoji

    Sensoji

    Tokyo. October 2015

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  • Shoppers

    Shoppers

    Japanese women shopping in Asakusa market

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  • Ginza

    Ginza

    This is Tokyo’s famous upmarket district. The time to be in Ginza is night when it gets brightly lit up and there is action all around. It has numerous department stores, all major fashion brands and great dining options and nightclubs.

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  • Rushing by

    Rushing by

    Geishas suffling form one tea house to the next in the Gion district of Kyoto

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  • Street scene in Gion

    Street scene in Gion

    Hanami-koji street in Gion. Kyoto. October 2015

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  • Arashiyama Bamboo Groves

    Arashiyama Bamboo Groves

    A popular tourist destination on the outskirts of Kyoto. Oct15'

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  • Arashiyama Bamboo Groves

    Arashiyama Bamboo Groves

    This popular tourist destination is located on the outskirts of Kyoto. October 2015

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  • Kinkaju - The Golden Pavilion

    Kinkaju - The Golden Pavilion

    Zen temple Kinkaju where the top two floors are completely covered with gold .

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  • Golden Pavilian

    Golden Pavilian

    Zen temple Kinkaju where the top two floors are completely covered with gold .

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  • Hiroshima by night

    Hiroshima by night

    View of Hiroshima at night. This photograph was taken from our room at the Sheraton. October 2015

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  • Atomic Dome at Night

    Atomic Dome at Night

    Hiroshima Peace Memorial. Hiroshama. October 2015

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  • Atomic Dome

    Atomic Dome

    Hiroshima Peace Memorial. Hiroshima

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  • Itsukushima Shrine

    Itsukushima Shrine

    Miyajima Island

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  • Itsukushima Shrine

    Itsukushima Shrine

    View of the inner passage

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  • Itsukushima Shrine

    Itsukushima Shrine

    Miyajima Island . Oct 2015

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  • Boat under the Great Torii

    Boat under the Great Torii

    Boat gliding under the Great Torii in Miyajima

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  • The Great Torri

    The Great Torri

    Shrine in Miyanjiko

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  • Boat in the sea

    Boat in the sea

    Tourists riding a boat around the Great Torii in Miyajima. The hats make them look like locals.

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  • The Great Torii

    The Great Torii

    View from the park

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  • Miyajima

    Miyajima

    Ocean around the island

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  • Escalators

    Escalators

    This never ending escalator leads from the 35th floor of the Umeda Sky Building to the 40th floor where the Floating Garden Observatory is located

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  • Floating Garden Observatory

    Floating Garden Observatory

    This doughnut shaped observatory is located on the rooftop of the 40th floor of the Umeda Sky Building and gives unparalleled panoramic view of Osaka. October 2015

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  • Osaka Skyline

    Osaka Skyline

    As seen from the 45th floor of the Umeda Sky Building in Osaka. October 2015

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  • Osaka Skyline

    Osaka Skyline

    Shot from the Floating Garden Observatory in Umeda Tower. Osaka October 2015

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  • Omeda Sky Building

    Omeda Sky Building

    Photographed from the ground level. Osaka, October 2015

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  • Sorihashi Bridge

    Sorihashi Bridge

    Bridge leading to the entrance of the Sumiyoshi Taisha

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  • Sumiyoshi Taisha - Main Entrance

    Sumiyoshi Taisha - Main Entrance

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  • Sumiyoshi taisha

    Sumiyoshi taisha

    Ancient shrine in Osaka

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  • Sumiyoshi Taisha - Entrance

    Sumiyoshi Taisha - Entrance

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  • Reflections

    Reflections

    Reflection of clouds on the water in the moat around the Osaka Castle in Osaka,

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  • Osaka Castle

    Osaka Castle

    Ancient castle in Osaka

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  • Sunrise in Osaka

    Sunrise in Osaka

    Rising sun as seen from our room at the Hyatt Regency

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  • Osaka by Night

    Osaka by Night

    Vibrant area around the Osaka Station

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