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Japan: Lake Biwa, the Mangetsuji Temple and its Floating Pavilion Ukimido
Mangetsuji Temple is a Buddhist temple located on Lake Biwa, precisely on the Katata Peninsula in Shiga Prefecture, Japan. This temple of Tendai Buddhism is famous for its Ukimido Pavilion, known as the "Floating Pavilion," a picturesque and emblematic site of the region. It is a favored spot for photographers. Fine Art Print © O. Robert (Purchase here) Ukimido is certainly one of the most beautiful, if not the most beautiful, of the temple pavilions set on water. Its relatio
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