Japan: Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)

Built in A.D. 794 on the model of the capitals of ancient China, Kyoto was the imperial capital of Japan from its foundation until the middle of the 19th century. As the centre of Japanese culture for more than 1,000 years, Kyoto illustrates the development of Japanese wooden architecture, particularly religious architecture, and the art of Japanese gardens, which has influenced landscape gardening the world over. Source:whc.unesco.org.

Inscribed: 1994

KYOTO
Kiyomizudera Temple-Received
Kinkakuji - Rokuonji Temple-Received
Ginkakuji - Jishoji Temple
Ryoanji Temple-Received
Nijo Castle
Hongwanji TempleNinnaji Temple
Toji - Kyoogokokuji Temple-Received
Kokedera - Saihoji Temple 
Kamigamo - Kamowakeikazuchi Jinja
Shimogamo - Kamomioya Jinja 
Daigoji Temple 
Kozanji Temple 
Tenryuji Temple 

OTSU
Enryakuji Temple

UJI
Byodoin Temple-Received.
Ujigami Jinja

Postcard 1: Kinkakuji Temple, Kyoto 

Thanks to Ms Mati. This is Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto. Also known as temple of Golden Pavilion. It was built in 14th century.

Postcard 2: Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto

Thanks to Ms Ai Nishizawa. It was built in 8th century. Kiyomizu means holy water. The high platform of the temple gives a wonderful Panoramic view of the city.

Postcard 3: Ryoanji Temple

Thanks to Ms Aj Nishizawa.

Postcard 4: Silver Pavilion , Ginkakuji Temple

Thanks to Ms Aj Nishizawa. A matching stamp used.

Postcard 5: Toji Temple

Thanks to Ms Aj. The five Storied Pagoda is the highest in Japan (55m)

Postcard 6: Byodoin Temple, Uji

Thanks to Ms Satoko K