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Yasaka Shrine, Kyōto, Japan

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Map of East Asia highlighting the location of Kyoto, Japan, with a red star indicating its status as a World Heritage site. The map also shows surrounding countries including China, Russia, North Korea, and South Korea, and labels major cities such as Tokyo.

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Heian Shrine, Kyōto, Japan

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Kinkaku Temple, Kyōto, Japan

Traditional wooden buildings with tiled roofs surrounded by lush green trees on the grounds of Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Japan, with mountains visible in the background.

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