An array of lanterns

The lanterns of shrines are always beautiful. This array of lanterns at Yasaka Jinja Shrine is even fantastic.

Through the shrine gate

There were a lot of people walking through the gate of Yasaka Jinja Shrine when it was holding Gion Matsuri Festival.

Atmospheric lighting

This is just one example of how beautiful the lanterns were at Gion Matsuri Festival.

Fantastic night

They were performing a festival music on a festival float illuminated with many lanterns at Gion Matsuri Festival.

A day of the festival

This distinctive lantern display was for Gion Matsuri Festival in Kyoto. Gion Matsuri is one of the most famous festivals in Japan.

By the wayside

I found this beautiful jizoson just around Byodoin Temple. A jizoson is an altar where Jizo [a Buddhist deity] is enshrined.

Blossoms at a temple garden

I took this picture at Byodoin Temple when the last cherry blossoms were blooming.

Byodoin Temple with a pine tree

Byodoin Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Uji which is a city of Ujicha [a famous green tea].

Exquisite work

Byodoin Temple must be one of the most exquisite architectural works in Japan. As the restoration of this temple was finished recently, it is now extremely beautiful.

Spring in full bloom

I happened to find this marvellous cherry tree around Byodoin Temple but you can see cherry blossoms everywhere in Japan when they are blooming.