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Sunday, October 21, 2012

Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) 金閣寺, Kyoto Japan


Kinkakuji 金閣寺 is a UNESCO gazetted site and is one of the temple that you should not missed if you visit to Kyoto. The top two floors of this temple are completely covered in gold leaf.


We still took bus from Kyoto station, this time the journey is a bit longer, it took about 30mins..Once we reached there, we bought this sushi from the mini rmarket for breakfast..Even this sushi was cold but very tasty..

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very nice yogurt drink

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I must say this temple is very very beautiful and awesome. FYI, you can't enter to this temple, you can just stand by the side of the lake to admire this golden pavilion..

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In fact, Kinkakuji is the only main attraction at this small place..

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Coin toss

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A teacher was explaining to the students, not sure what she was telling, too bad i don't know Japanese..
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you can also stop by here to have Japanese tea ceremony..

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This is cute right?

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Before you exit, there are many stalls selling souvenirs, cookies and tibits...I strongly recommend you to buy the wasabi nuts, very nice wor..

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After exit, you will continue see many shops selling souvenirs & etc..

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23 comments:

  1. My Little SpaceOctober 21, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    Sonia, this surely a very peaceful & lovely place to visit and love those souvenirs especially those little baskets. So pretty.
    Enjoy your weekend, dear. & have a great week ahead.
    Kristy

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  2. ICook4FunOctober 21, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Thanks for showing us all the lovely pictures of Japan. I hope I get to visit Japan one day.

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  3. 鲸鱼蓝蓝蓝October 21, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    非常美丽的一个地方：）
    风景很醉人，很迷人~~

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  4. Honey Bee SweetsOctober 21, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    Lovely photos of Kyoto! The golden pavilion is so beautiful and ancient looking at the same time. :) your photos are tempting everyone to visit Japan! Haha!

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  5. KimmyOctober 21, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    Hi Sonia, I love this kind of place, simple yet awesome and you get to see the natural beauty of everything. Thanks for sharing these photos.

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  6. mui muiOctober 21, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    Hi Sonia,
    Lovely pictures of Kyoto. The sushi looks so yummy.
    Yes, yes,the绘马挂is really cute!!
    Is that the little little notes left by the students or the tourist for blessing or something??
    Have a lovely weekend..:)

    mui..^^

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  7. mia111October 21, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    Hi Sonia! I always enjoy reading your posts about your Japan trip! The temple looks so expensive and delicate! No wonder entry is not permitted! I understand what you mean by even cold sushi tastes good because it is the ingredient that counts!

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  8. Mich Piece of CakeOctober 21, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    Such beautiful photos... makes me want to go there as well.

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  9. Dumpling LoveOctober 21, 2012 at 6:58 PM

    Beautiful pictures, Sonia! It looks great. My brother has also been and he says it's really picturesque..so jealous! hehe.

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  10. Ana RegaladoOctober 21, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    Such an awesome place to visit ! I love those souvenirs :D And that sushi looks really good ! lol

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  11. Li ShuanOctober 21, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    Thanks for sharing

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  12. Baby SumoOctober 21, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    What a magnificent looking building!

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  13. divyaOctober 21, 2012 at 11:53 PM

    awesome pics...

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  14. CQUEKOctober 22, 2012 at 12:51 AM

    that is a beautiful place to visit, thanks a lot for sharing. i love the sushi.

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  15. Marta @ What should I eat for breakfast todayOctober 22, 2012 at 4:17 AM

    Golden pavilon looks simply beautiful. All the pictures are great.

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  16. Jessie-CookingMomentsOctober 22, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    Sonia, it is indeed a very beautiful gold pavillion, imagine the background in 4 different seasons, sui ah! Like the souvenir shop, selling so many of cute stuffs!

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  17. PHOctober 22, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    Beautiful! Must make a point to visit Japan in the future, simpan duit banyak-banyak dulu :)

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  18. MelOctober 22, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    Beautiful photos

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  19. Nami | Just One CookbookOctober 22, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    Loved your travel post! Have a safe and fun vacation this week!

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  20. Choi YenOctober 22, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    very cute wishing boards~

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  21. Cosy BakeOctober 23, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    金阁寺makes me think of 一休小和尚。what a beautiful place... Lovely photos. Thanks.

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  22. SamsonOctober 24, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    oh oh, it's beautiful
    cho thue van phong quan 1

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  23. lenaOctober 28, 2012 at 11:47 PM

    yes, the temple looks beautiful! i think i remember seeing those little notes too at alan's blog last time, but i cant remember is it the same place.

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