Tag Archives: Shrines&Temples

[Photoblog] Winter Flower

  On the way back from On-matsuri festival, Miki, the photographer took a walk around Naramachi town for the first time in years.  It seems it was cold on the…

[Photoblog] Miyutate no Shiki at Night

  A service called Miyutate no shiki (the service to purify the site and those who attended by sprinkling hot water with springs of bamboo.) was held at Kasugataisha or…

[Photoblog] Smiling Miko, the Shrine Maiden

  It seems Miki, the photographer could see faces of miko, the shrine maidens very well this year ^^ According to her, there were 4 miko, and most of them…

[Photoblog] Line of Deers♪

  According to the Miki, the photographer, the ruins of Todaiji temple east tower is the best place to play in late autumn♪♪  Not just for deers but also for…

[Photoblog] Smile~♪

  For events of an old small shrine, toya, a designated household plays a coordinating role.  And here is the toya family~♪  Miki, the photographer thought dad looks slightly nervous…

[Photoblog] Dating in a Temple

  Miki, the photographer: “Hope I didn’t disturb them~~(*´∀`*)”. Taken at Hase-dera Temple. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!  

[Photoblog] Drum Dance at Oribe Shrine

  This rain making ritual has been handed down from the Edo period.  In recent years, it has been taken place on an irregular basis; however, was revived with its…

[Photoblog] Giant Tree

  It is believed to be the largest Ginkgo tree in Nara prefecture ☆ Taken in Susanoo Shrine. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!…

[Photoblog] Yamabushi, the Ascetic Monks

  Miki, the photographer thought it’s spectacular to see this many of them at once!! Taken is Tonan-in Temple Grand Festival at Zaodo of Kimpusen-ji Temple. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter←…

[Photoblog] Autumn Reflection

  Nice weather showed very beautiful reflection on the water. Taken at Enjo-ji Temple. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)   This is JAPAN Style!  

[Photoblog] Autumn Night

  Only a 13-story wooden pagoda in the world. Miki, the photographer was impressed with its air of dignity♪ Taken at Tanzan Shrine. Copyright(C) Miki →Miki’s twitter← (English is OK)…

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