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Shirakawa more commonly refers to the bustling area of Gion, once filled with inns and tea houses. "Shirakawa yofune" (白川夜船) is used to call out someone for their boast or bluff, or to describe someone talking on a topic they have no knowledge of. #idioms #Japan #Kyoto #京都

3) 堂々巡り📿 "Circling the temple hall" is similar to the English phrase "Going around in circles". It is yet another idiom born at Kiyomizu-dera. Pilgrims would circle the main hall, often many hundreds of times, as an act of faith. #Kiyomizudera #清水寺 #idioms