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Formerly an annex to Gango-ji, Jurin-in was established in the early 8th century under the supervision of Nakai Asano to fulfill the wishes of Empress Gensho. Its small stone shrine houses both a Jizo and Gautama Buddhist statues and has been named an important cultural property. Also noteworthy is its national treasure, the main hall, which was built during the Kamakura period.
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As the ancient and spiritual capital of Japan, Kyoto affords visitors a microcosmic view of the country as a whole. Like hustling, bustling Tokyo, there are parts of the city that resemble any other Japanese metropolis, especially the downtown area, where you will find a throng of huge department …