RixosMag.pdf Sonbahar-Fall 2015 | Page 124

TR AV E L One of the most prominent symbols of Japan along with nature and technology are the Buddhist and Shinto temples with their striking and authentic architecture. There are thousands of temples scattered around the island and Kyoto is particularly rich with hundreds of exquisite examples. Wandering around the country you will come across temples everywhere and don’t be surprised if you see someone clapping hands and praying in front of a small Buddha statue at the end of the street, even at midnight. Kyoto’s Fushimi Inari which is famous for its thousands of orange gates extending towards the mountain behind. Two of the country’s most famous temples are Meiji, the gold-plate Bv