A large wooden gate rises at the entrance of Nanzen-ji Temple. Legend has it that Ishikawa Goemon, who climbed up here, left the phrase, "Is the view superb?" Even if Ishikawa Goemon's line is not historical fact, it is true that the view from the top of the gate is excellent, so I decided to climb up and enjoy the same feeling as Ishikawa Goemon. From the top of the gate, I could see the approach leading to the main hall through the branches.
As I gazed at the approach in a daze, three figures appeared. One was holding a parasol. All three were dressed in black, so they might have been visiting the temple for a Buddhist memorial service. It must be troublesome when the family temple is a tourist temple.
Oct 2006 IN THE CITY KYOTO | |
APPROACH FIGURE KYOTO CITY TEMPLE |
No
590
Shooting Date
Sep 2006
Posted On
October 30, 2006
Modified On
July 1, 2024
Place
Kyoto City, Kyoto
Genre
Street Photography
Camera
CANON EOS 1V