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Konchiin Temple

The Toshogu Shrine is the only example of Gongen-style architecture in Kyoto. Konchiin Temple, Japan

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

A bamboo fountain running water into a temizuya. Konchiin Temple, Kyoto, Japan

A small brass prayer bell. Konchiin Temple, Kyoto, Japan

Inside the kaisando, a line up along the wall of old monk figurines with a yellow aura around each one. Konchiin Temple, Kyoto, Japan

Inside the kaisando, a line up along the wall of old monk figurines with a yellow aura around each one. Konchiin Temple, Kyoto, Japan

A kaisando also termed the Founder’s Hall, is a temple structure in a Japanese Buddhist monastery complex or other temple where an image (or images) of the founding abbot and other significant teachers and Buddha ancestors are kept. Konchiin Temple, Kyoto, Japan

An old traditional wooden door with brass and rivot bracing. Konchiin Temple, Kyoto, Japan

Pairs of shoes on the steps of Konchiin Temple, Kyoto, Japan

The large gravel area outside the Konchiin Temple, Kyoto, Japan

A wooden sign in English and Japanese at the entrance to Konchiin Temple, Kyoto, Japan

A sign with a birds eye view of Konchiin Temple, Kyoto, Japan

Konchiin Temple, Kyoto, Japan

A map at the entrance of Konchiin Temple, Kyoto, Japan

Sign designated a special place of scenic beauty. Konchiin Temple, Kyoto, Japan

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