Kumano Nyakouji Shrine, Kyoto, Japan
Kumano Nyakuoji Jinja (熊野若王子神社) is a small shrine at the southern end of the Philosopher’s Path in eastern Kyoto, Japan.
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Main Hall, Kitano Tenmangu, Kyoto, Japan
Visitors arriving for prayer at the Main Hall of Kitano Tenmangū Shrine (北野天満宮) in Kyoto, Japan.
Fallen Petals, Hirano Shrine, Kyoto, Japan
Hirano Shrine (平野神社) is one of the best locations for Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing) in Kyoto, Japan.
Late Hanami, Hirano Shrine, Kyoto, Japan
This photo was taken on the premises of Hirano Shrine (平野神社) in Kyoto, Japan, towards the end of the Hanami (Cherry Blossom Viewing) season.
Chasing Pigeons, Yohashira Shrine, Matsumoto, Japan
A boy chasing pigeons at the entrance to Yohashira Jinja in Matsumoto, Japan.
Calling from the Shrine, Dazaifu, Japan
Approaching the Main Gate of Dazaifu Tenmangū Shrine (太宰府天満宮) in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan,
Side Entrance, Kushida Shrine, Fukuoka, Japan
Kushida Jinja (櫛田神社) in Fukuoka, Japan, was founded in the 8th century, with the present structure dating back to 1587.
Omamori (Talismans), Dazaifu Tenmangu, Japan
Dazaifu Tenmangū in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, is a shrine frequented by students who visit in order to pray for academic achievement.
Wedding Procession, Terukuni Shrine, Kagoshima, Japan
During a visit to Terukuni Jinja (照国神社) in Kagoshima on the south western tip of the island of Kyūshū in Japan,
Shimogamo Shrine, Kyoto, Japan
Temple staff is seen performing some final cleaning outside the main gate of Shimogamo Jinja on the day of the Aoi Matsuri (葵祭), a major festival held every year on May 15th in Kyoto, Japan.
Through the Main Gate, Dazaifu Tenmangu, Japan
Dazaifu Tenmangū (太宰府天満宮) in Dazaifu, Fukuoka Prefecture, is a shrine popular with students who visit in order to pray for successful studies.
Rainy Reflections, Miyajima, Japan
On my first visit to Miyajima Island in Hiroshima Bay, Japan, I experienced rain that would best be described as “torrential”.
