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Located at Nishitennocho, Okazaki, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City in Kyoto Prefecture, Heian Shrine ( 平安神宮 )    is one of Kyoto's most popular shrine. Heian Shrine   ( 平安神宮 ) Heian Shrine History  Heian Shrine also called Heian Jingu , was built in 1895 to commemorate the 1100th anniversary of the founding of the city. The shrine is actually a 5/8 scale reconstruction of the original Imperial Palace which was built when Kyoto was founded in 794. Aside from the vermilion-colored shrine building, there are other notable things to see in Heian Shrine like the giant Torii located 500 meters in front of the shrine. This Torii , although far from the shrine, is actually the main entrance to Heian Shrine.  Heian Shrine - Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture Heian Shrine's Outenmon Gate Heian Shrine Otorii Gate Heian Shrine's Outenmon as seen from the history board near Nijo Dori Heian Shrine's Outenmon as seen from Reisen Street Then there's the vast Shin-en Garden , which is the only

Located at 15 Chome-778 Honmachi, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City in Kyoto Prefecture, Tofukuji ( 東福寺 )   is the head temple of the Tofukuji School of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism.  Tofukuji  ( 東福寺 ) Tofukuji History Tofukuji was founded in 1236 by the priest Enni . The temple grounds cover an area of 200,000 square meters. It is presently home to the Hojo (Abbot's Hall) the huge San-mon (temple gate) and 24 sub-temples.  Tofukuji Rokuhara Gate Tofukuji Sanmon Aside from these, you can also see the spectacular checkboard-patterned garden in the temple grounds. However, to view the garden, you have to pay the 400 yen entrance fee for the Hojo and its garden.  A closer view of Tofukuji Sanmon   Tofukuji Zen Hall A closer view of Tofukuji Zen Hall Tofukuji Kuri Another part of the temple ground worth checking out is the Tsutenkyo (Bridge to Heaven) and the Kaisando . It is worth noting that the Tsutenkyo was one of the filming locations of the Japan edition music video of Clean

First Timer's Guide to Philippine Passport Application Finally, you have decided to see the world...  However, before booking a flight or applying for a visa, keep in mind that you need to have that one document that would allow you to travel abroad . First Timer's Guide to Philippine Passport Application Readers meet the Philippine passport... My Philippine Passport The Philippine (PH) Passport is an important travel document that certifies one of his identity and nationality. It is issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs or DFA.  There are three types of PH Passports which are often referred to by their colors,  red (official), blue (diplomatic), and  maroon (regular).  The Philippine Passport types The red (official) is issued to members of the Philippine government for use on official business. the blue (diplomatic) is issued to members of the Philippine diplomatic service, while the maroon (regular) is the one issued to any Filipino citizen applying fo

Located in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City in Kyoto Prefecture, Mt. Inari is one of the most scenic pilgrimage mountains of the Kansai Region of Japan. Hiking Mt. Inari via the Bamboo Grove Course Mt. Inari Details: Mt. Inari or simply Inariyama , stands 233 meters tall and is a perfect day hike for those living in the city. Since the mountain is a pilgrimage mountain, there are several trails one can use to reach its peak. Some of these trails are made easier by the manmade steps which probably cater to the older pilgrims. These trails pass through several shrines and sub-shrines and not to mention the arcades of vermillion torii gates.  Arrived at Inari Station Going through the Great torii to reach Fushimi Inari Shrine Passing through Fushimi Inari 's famed torii gates The trail up Mt. Inari is just in front of this - the Neagarimatsu Here's one of the trails up  Mt. Inari No more torii gates on this stretch of trail For those who want a bit of challenge and of course lesser cro