Heian Jingu Shrine was built to commemorate the 1,100th anniversary of the founding of Kyoto.



These papers are wishes or prayers.

A traditional Japanese wedding had just finished when we arrived, but we were able to see the photographs. A tour guide explained that the bride's large, traditional head dress was to hide her "horns of jealousy". The groom wore a kimono as did many of the family members.

In front of sake barrels:
I'll end the Kyoto posts with some fun vending machines which are all over Japan.
Cup O Noodles:

Beer vending machine:
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