A stunning lotus flower, an important part in Japanese culture. It signifies that even in a dark and muddy pond - something beautiful, pure and strong can emerge.
This is the Heian Shrine, composed of very large grounds and an amazing garden in the back to boot! I hear in the spring it is something of a spectacle when all the cherry blossom trees are in bloom :)
Japan is composed of two major religions - Shinto & Buddhism. Both have heaps of amazing Shrines and Temples to view and even the most sceptical travelers could appreciate the details and history of these ancient buildings.
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