Main Buddha statue inside the Toji Temple.
The Yasaka Shrine is near the Gion district (Geisha). This shrine was a very popular one for Japanese people to visit during the day. At night it was lighted with thousands of Japanese lanterns.
Toji Temple from the outside.
This is the Buddha at the temple dedicated to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from WWII (but the Japanese one). Under the Buddha is an ornate temple filled with gold statues and very friendly (and talkative) monks. I don't think they get many visitors here because they wouldn't let us leave with all of their questions.
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