Temple in quietness

Yamazaki Shoten Temple was very quiet surrounded with beautiful trees.

Shrine in autumn splendour

A small local shrine in Yamazaki, Kyoto was really quiet in an autumn splendour.

Festival float with lanterns

They were playing an ancient music for Gion Matsuri Festival on the float illuminated with beautiful lanterns.

Offerings at festival

There were a lot of offerings to three portable shrines of Yasaka Jinja Shrine at Gion Matsuri Festival.

Splendid lanterns

Gion Matsuri Festival is held on 17 and 24 July in Kyoto. And on 14-16 and 21-23 July, as a prelude, festival floats are displayed on the streets with beautiful lanterns.

Tasteful lighting

This is the entrance of a restaurant at Gion, which looks more beautiful with a lantern for Gion Matsuri Festival.

Dusk at festival

Kyoto was beautifully illuminated with lanterns at Gion Matsuri Festival.

Transient beauty

The lanterns were celebrating Gion Matsuri Festival in Kyoto in the twilight.

Beautiful temple gate

The main gate of Kiyomizudera Temple was really beautiful in the twilight.

Pagoda and Gate

This is just one of marvellous views at Kiyomizudera Temple.