On the mountain path

I met this Jizo/Ksitigarbha [one of Buddhist deities] on the mountain path to Jingoji Temple. I felt the statue was watching over the safety of travellers.

Collaboration

I was pleased to find this collaboration between the umbrella and the lantern which could create a delicate atmosphere at Gion Festival.

Impressive red

Umbrellas play very important roles in creating a traditional atmosphere at festivals as well as lanterns.

Fantastic lights

This picture shows festival lanterns decorating floats at Gion Festival in Kyoto. They are simple but fantastic.

City of the festival

Gion Festival [Gionmatsuri] is one of the most important festivals in Kyoto as well as Aoi Festival and Jidai Festival. It is held on 17th July when some main roads in the city are closed for the procession of 33 festival floats. During three days prior to 17th July, those floats are displayed on the roads with many lanterns.

Quiet time

Kyoto generally cannot be an exception to major Japanese cities which are filled with excessive traffic and noise. But we can occasionally experience a serene time in some places.

Sea of verdure

Tofukuji Temple is famous for its marvellous autumn foliage as well as its historic assets. When the tress turn red, orange and yellow the wooden bridge will be packed with tourists.

Aesthetic culture

This picture shows a sliding door (literally made of paper) of Tofukuji Temple which looks really simple but has truly elegance.

Tranquillity

Tofukuji Temple has many historic structures on its vast area, where we can feel tranquillity for a while.

Magnificent temple gate

Not being on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Tofukuji Temple is one of the most important temples in Kyoto. The gate of Tofukuji was built in 1425 and is still now truly impressive.