November 2024
Winter cherry blossoms at Hashimoto-in, Gose, Nara prefectureNew!!
2024-11-17 I learned that winter cherry blossoms are blooming at Hashimoto-in Temple even in this cold season, so visited the place. It was the day just after rain. Flowers of winter cherry were small, but they were definitely in bloom. Fallen leaves with water droplets were so beautiful. (All photos taken with SIGMA sd Quattro […]
430-year-old massive wooden structure – Kinpusenji Temple, Yoshino, Nara
2024-11-09 I visited autumn Yoshino mountain in Nara prefecture where Kinpusenji Temple stands at the altitude of 365m. The temple is truly magnificent. It is the second largest wooden building in Japan (Todaiji temple is the largest). (all photos taken with SIGMA sd Quattro H) Walked to Yoshimizu Shrine nearby and nostalgic shops along the […]
Nara-machi on an autumn day
2024-11-03 Today, it was so clear autumn day, and walked out to buy some Japanese sake that I prefer sold at its brewery. I took some photos around Nara-machi on the way. (All photos taken with SIGMA DP1 Merrill) I lost the way before arriving the brewery, but could stop by a shrine. Map