This five-story pagoda at Hōryū-ji was said to be one of the oldest wooden structure in the world.
The main hall of Hōryū-ji. The lecture hall behind the main hall was under renovation.
The visiting road connecting the western temple to the eastern temple.
This garden could only be viewed from this angle.
The dream pavilion was the only stand-along building in the eastern temple.
The three story pagoda in the nearby Hōrin-ji.
When the moon rised, people gathered near the Suzaku-mon gate to enter the site of the Heijō Palace.
Huge number of lanterns for the summer evening light and candle fair at the palace site created a spectacular sight.
There were also light-themed modern decorative arts at the light and candle fair.
The busy and lively night market provided many delicious snacks to the visitors.
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