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Gion Festval gives comfort to the families of those who have died from disease.

Photo by Keizo Kondo

Hanezu Festival at Zuisin Temple comemorates Onono Komachi, who was a famous poet.

Photo by Keizo Kondo

Jidai Festival reenactment of a Heian period court procession.

Photo by Keizo Kondo

Kurama Fire Festival is a reenactment of a Heian period religious ceremony.

Photo by Keizo Kondo

Golden Temple

Photo by Emiko Suzuki

Heian Jingu, shrine.

Photo by Emiko Suzuki

Kiyomizu Temple.

Photo by Emiko Suzuki

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