Temples

Japanese women resting inside the Zuishin-in Temple


Many of the older Japanese still dress in traditional kimonas. In Tyoko and the bigger cities the people dress more Western.

Zuishin-in Temple -This temple is a Shingon Buddhist Sect headquarter.

Purification rites is required before entering the temples.

Keyomizu - Dera Temple - Built on stilts

Japanese write prayers on wood and hang here. The Temple Priest collect and pray.

Golden Pavillon -Kinkaky-Ji Temple

The Japanese get special merit for visiting all the temples . When school is out, the children visit the temples the same as our children visit our museums