Kyoto Day 2

IMG_6077.JPG, originally uploaded by mark benger.

It's stopped raining at last, but is still overcast, so I managed to get templed out witout gettin too wet. The photo above is of the Golden Pavilion in the Kinkakuji temple, which had to be rebuilt after a monk set it on fire in the 50's. There does seem to be a fair few replicas amongst the temple, althogh to be fair some of the replicas date back to the 13th century.
Quick tip for visitors - wear slip on shoes, and make sure your socks have no holes, since a few of the temples require you to take off youe shoes before entering.