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Old 1 November 2012, 08:51 PM   #1
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Kyoto / Osaka trip photos

Went there at the end of Sept.

Osaka Castle at sunset

20120928_170413 by 2careless, on Flickr

Bamboo grove at Arashiyama, Kyoto

20120929_141641 Panorama by 2careless, on Flickr

Sushi special at Daimaru Umeda, Osaka

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Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kyoto

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Nijo Castle, Kyoto

_DSC1253 Panorama by 2careless, on Flickr

Kinkakuji/Golden Pavilion, Kyoto

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Kinkakuji Panorama, Kyoto

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Ginkakuji / Silver Pavilion, Kyoto

20121002_132716 Panorama by 2careless, on Flickr

Maple path at Ginkakuji, Kyoto

Maple Path by 2careless, on Flickr

Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto

20121002_155347 by 2careless, on Flickr

Maikos at Gion, Kyoto

20121002_181851 by 2careless, on Flickr

Kyoto Station

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I have to say that Kyoto is one of the most beautiful places I've visited. The blending of buildings and nature is superb. I really like how the Japanese Gardens are presented. Would love to have visited these places again in late autumn, when the leaves are falling and a sea of red...
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Old 1 November 2012, 09:04 PM   #2
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Lovely! Great pics of a country that I love.
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Old 1 November 2012, 09:08 PM   #3
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Old 1 November 2012, 09:13 PM   #4
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Great pictures of a great place and culture. The Japanese have heritage they should be proud of and strive to keep! Did you have the courage and had fugu?
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Old 1 November 2012, 10:53 PM   #5
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Great pics.

Japan is a great place to visit - I love it there.
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Old 1 November 2012, 11:03 PM   #6
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Fabulous Japan! Great pictures. Arigato!
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Old 3 November 2012, 01:49 AM   #7
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Awesome pictures!

Did you visit Tokyo, too?

Let me know and I'd be happy to help with recommendations.
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Old 4 November 2012, 03:40 AM   #8
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Old 4 November 2012, 09:56 AM   #9
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Thanks guys! I only went to Osaka and Kyoto, been to Tokyo before but will definitely visit again. Next time most likely will be during Cherry Blossom or Autumn Leave season.
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Old 4 November 2012, 11:27 AM   #10
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Old 4 November 2012, 04:48 PM   #11
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Old 4 November 2012, 04:49 PM   #12
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Absolutely beautiful pictures, also a lovely country...
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Old 4 November 2012, 05:00 PM   #13
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Old 4 November 2012, 09:03 PM   #14
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Old 5 November 2012, 12:28 PM   #15
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amazing photogs

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Old 13 November 2012, 11:54 AM   #18
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Great work - the saturation of hues is tremendous.
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Old 15 November 2012, 08:25 AM   #19
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Old 15 November 2012, 08:38 AM   #20
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Absolutely stunning pics! I've been to most of those castles when I stayed in Osaka for a couple of months many many years ago. That Nijo castle, is that the one where the Tokugawa Shogun lived?
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Old 15 November 2012, 11:45 AM   #21
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Great pics.. I did a whirlwind tour through Japan a few years ago - visited the same places in Kyoto, after a stay in Shinjuku.

Kyoto is one of the most interesting places I've ever been. Beautiful place. I just felt very much at peace walking the small narrow streets by the river.

Kiyomizu-dera was one of my favorite spots there. Amazing view, especially the graveyard below at night. I plan to return someday soon.

Thanks for sharing the pics.
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Old 15 November 2012, 02:07 PM   #22
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Kyoto is wonderful. I know exactly where the photos of the Golden Pavilion were taken as we were standing in the same spot.
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Old 15 November 2012, 02:28 PM   #23
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Old 15 November 2012, 08:01 PM   #25
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superb pix, thanks.
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Old 17 November 2012, 04:03 AM   #26
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Cool shots, just got back from there myself and posted some shots here:

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Old 20 November 2012, 02:28 AM   #27
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Just saw this, Great Shots! Looks like you had a fantastic trip.
Love Japan. It is an amazing country.
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Old 5 December 2012, 06:15 AM   #28
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OMG that is so pretty, i am really jealous now!!!!!
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Old 11 December 2012, 01:37 PM   #29
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Awesome composition in all of them!! Japan is one of the best countries to visit!
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