Wanderig around the gardens of Kinkaku-ji temple in #Kyoto, #Japan. •• The strolling garden embodies the principles of the Zen temple, drawing attention to the natural landscape and emphasizing peaceful co-existence with and admiration for nature. •• As the former capital of #Japan - Kyoto was the capital for over a millennium - and one of the most important centers of both the Buddhist and Shinto religions in Japan, Kyoto is home to an impressive collections of shrines and temples that are almost impossible to fully explore on one visit. •• The Kanji for a Buddhist temple is 寺 (tera) which is also pronounced -ji; that’s why you’ll see many temple names end in -ji or -dera. . . . . .