Tōshiya, Sanjusangen-do Temple, Kyoto, Sunday 17, January 2016
Tōshiya A Ukiyo-e woodcut from the Edo period depicting the Tōshiya The Tōshiya (lit. passing arrow) or the arrows which hit the target,...
Hatsumode: The First Visit to a Shrine of the New Year
Hatsumode: The First Visit to a Shrine of the New Year Hatsumode is usually thought of as January 1st, although it can be a few days...
Kiyomizudera, Kyoto, Winter
Kiyomizudera is one of the most celebrated temples of Japan. It was founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills...
Kurama-dera, Kyoto, winter
Located high on a thickly wooded mountain, Kurama-dera is one of the few temples in modern Japan that still manages to retain an air of...
Arashiyama Hanatouro, Kyoto
Entire Togetsukyo Bridge Area Illuminated Illuminating Togetsukyo Bridge, foothills and waterfront, a magnificently beautiful natural...
Kinkakuji Temple in Winter
Kinkakuji Temple with its golden pavilions stands out against the monochromatic backdrop of winter. It’s all an example of wabi sabi – a...
