Jizo with moss

I found this Jizo [a Buddhist deity] near Yoshiminedera [Yoshimine Temple], wondering how long it had been there.

Autumn pearl

This small red fruit is called [I guess] 'Heavenly bamboo' in English but I'd like to call it 'Autumn pearl'.

Autumn feast

This is just a part of the autumn feast I enjoyed at Yoshiminedera [Yoshimine Temple].

Autumn cooperation

Yoshiminedera [Yoshimine Temple] is a large temple complex situated on the mountain side in harmony with nature.

Autumn collaboration

Yoshiminedera [Yoshimine Temple] is famous for its marvellous autumn foliage.

Elaborate work

This is the main gate of Yoshiminedera [Yoshimine Temple] which shows how elaborate the Buddhist architecture can be.

Surrounded with trees

I came across this shrine gate [torii] when I was walking toward Kosanji Temple. The shrine was very small and surrounded with various trees.

Historic beauty

Kosanji Temple may not be so excellent about Buddhist architecture but its structures are beautiful with historic atmosphere.

Small shrine in the woods

This small shrine was surrounded by tall trees at Kosanji Temple.