Jim O'Neil's photos with the keyword: Shugakuin

Entrance to Shugakuin Imperial Villa is not permitted unless you have the right papers in hand!

nuff said.

Shugakuin Imperial Villa, Kyoto, Japan. The route to this spot, at the upper villa, is designed so the vista is hidden until you reach this point. You get up here, your a little out of breath, you turn around, look, and say; "WOW!"