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Kyoto Philosophers Walk

Two photographers take photos of the cherry blossoms along the Biwako Sosui Incline, Kyoto, Japan

Brass ornaments hang from the ceiling of the Chou Shouin Temple, Kyoto, Japan

The colourful beams and ceiling of the Eikando Zenrinji Temple, Kyoto, Japan

Visitors admire the Ginshadan sand layout with the Hojo building in the background. Ginkakuji Temple, Kyoto, Japan

A wooden gateway and bamboo fence with a stone path. Hakusasonso Garden, Kyoto, Japan

Bussoku-seki, a stone on which the feet of Buddha are carved. Honenin Temple, Kyoto, Japan

The inside of Toshogu Shrine, the dragon design on the ceiling is work by artist Kano Tanyu. Konchiin Temple, Kyoto, Japan

White paper lanterns 'chouchin' with black and red Japanese writing. Kumano Nyakuoji Jinja Shrine, Kyoto, Japan

An artist paints the arches and steps below the Lake Biwa Canal Viaduct, Kyoto, Japan

A girl reading on the step of Nanzenji Temple. Kyoto, Japan

A stone rat statue holding a scroll, the rat has a pink flower behind its ear (possibly this is the rat assistant of Daikokuten or Daikoku who is known in Japan as the god of wealth, farmers, food, and good fortune). Otoyo Jinga Shrine, Kyoto, Japan

Two girls in colourful kimonos smile for the camera. Philosopher's Walk Path, Kyoto, Japan

The Biwako Canal lined with full bloom cherry blossoms is a nice background for a group of Japanese visitors to get their photographs taken. Shirakawa Sosui Dori, Kyoto, Japan