Gate to the mystery

This is the gate of a sub-shrine of Kifune Jinja Shrine. This sub-shrine was filled with mystic air.

Aesthetic stairway

This is the stairway to the gate of Kifune Jinja Shrine, which I think is one of the most beautiful steps in Japan.

Small shrine in the forest

You can meet some small shrines in the forest when you walk from Kuramadera Temple to Kifune Jinja Shrine.

Path in the woods

This is the path between Kuramadera Temple and Kifune Jinja Shrine. As you see it's not an easy way.

Transient beauty

A stone lamp at Kuramadera Temple was very beautiful at dusk.

Quietness at the temple

This is the main hall of Kuramadera Temple. It was filled with the quietness of nature.

Architectural beauty

This is the main gate of Kuramadera Temple, which exhibits architectural beauty of historic structures in Japan.

Surrounded with nature

Kuramadera Temple is located in the mountain in northern Kyoto, showing the harmony with nature.

Quietness in the twilight

After the sun set a lot of tourists disappeared rapidly in Arashiyama.

Small local shrine

This is a small shrine in Arashiyama. It is not a tourist spot but loved by local people very much.