Ninna-ji

Last month, I visited Ninna-ji Temple (仁和寺) in Kyoto.

It was originally built in 888 but most of the current buildings date from the 17th century.

The interior of the main building is sort of interwoven with meticulously maintained gardens.

This heron was so still at first I thought it was a statue:

There are a number of modern art pieces on the extensive grounds:

I was more interested in the ancient parts, though.

There were many beautiful rooms inside the main hall:

It's a lovely place.

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