Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) (2009-04-07)
Queuing for the bus to Kinkakuji
The bus was so packed that locals at other stops along the route couldn't get on the bus
Admission tickets (400Yen/$4)
Kinkakuji and its reflection
Close-up
Closer
The side
Back
Saw Kinkakuji from a small hill
Another closeup
The pond/lake Kinkakuji is on
Lots of koi
Following the path along Kinkakuji, we came upon this building and gravel garden
Also saw this fountain (the sign says Koi Rock)
Saw people throwing coins into the rock bowl in the center and making wishes
such as these folks
People would find any receptacle to throw money into and make wishes
Serlina says it's a wishing well
You can pay to drink green tea and have a snack here
A girl in full kimono
makes her wishes seriously
Took this bus back to Kyoto Station
Nearly empty
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