A detail of a temple roof, at the Kinkaku-ji (Kinkakuji) Temple complex.
A detail of a temple roof, at the Kinkaku-ji (Kinkakuji) Temple complex. The symbol seen in the circular roof detail depicts water and is symbolic in protecting the temple from fire.
Size: 3543px × 5315px
Location: Kyoto Prefecture Kansai (Kinki) Region, Japan, East Asia
Photo credit: © Japanese Temples / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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