the Japanese Buddhist goddess of mercy, which possibly dates back as far as the mid-12th century. Additionally, a 17th century bell tower from the bygone capital of Nara, and a temple gate with ...

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green Japanese maples in early summer, and autumn foliage, but it's thought to be particularly refreshing in summer, with sounds of water flowing through the channel from Lake Biwa-ko. Its sanmon gate ...