Nara, Kyoto

In April of 2004, Mr. and Mrs. Greenwood visited ancient capital of Nara and Kyoto for enjoying cherry blossom. After 2 hours in bullet train they arrived at Kyoto. Then they took local train to Nara.

Kofukuji Temple

They walked around old city visiting various historical places. For Mr. Greenwood, it was his second visit to this city after 47 absence.

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Main Gate of Todaiji Temple

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Sunset at Nigatsudou

Next day they visited Horyuuji temple. They claim that still they maintain world oldest wooden structure which is 1,300 years old.

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Tower of Horyuuji

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Yumedono of Horyuuji Temple

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East Tower of Yakushiji

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Library of Toshodaiji Temple

After Nara they returned to Kyoto and visited Heian Shrine, Daigoji Temple, and Nijyo Castle.

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Garden of Heian Shrine

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Gate of Sanpoin of Daigo Temple

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Gate of Daigo Temple

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Gate of Nijyo Castle in Kyoto

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Garden of Nijyo Castle in Kyoto

April 25, 2004

Rev. November 11, 2009


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