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| Temple Yakushi-In 薬師院   going in circles the mind the sand  Yama Warau - the mountains smiling in spring splendor  A bit further to the east    a world full of spring - I climb the temple stairs into the sky |
This temple is located at the slope of a steep mountain, supported by a huge stone wall, almost like a castle. Its amazing sight has been used as location for some Japanese films, among them the famous series of "Tora san".
Details of this Temple Walk :
Statue of Kobo Daishi with a Child
Koyasu Daishi 子安大師
Stone Buddhas in Spring
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Part 2
Kagura Kaido Mountain Road toward Fukiya
Part 3
Fukiya Homes
The Hirokane Residence in Fukiya
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Excellent photographs with a touch of divinity through your haiku. It inspires me to write the following one:
Morning fog —
footpath steps up Tirupati hills
merge with the sky
Kumarendra Mallick, Hyderabad, India (The sacred Balaji temple is located on Tirupati hills in Andhra Pradesh. Balaji is lord Vishnu)
Wonderful photos!
Thank you very much.
I was wondering about the concrete torii in the village. It is
white. This is the only white (not red or natrual wood reddish) one
I have seen. Is it not traditional to have a red torii?
Also, this village looks very familiar to me. Is it within walking distance from GokuRakuan?
wild mountain --
the cherry trees
look calm
ciao... chibi
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Hi Chibi san,
the torii is made from concrete and in this natural color of the material. It is not painted ... maybe they will paint it later ?
But some torii are of natural stones also and in rather gray-ish colors.
This village is about 2 hours drive from my home.
GABI
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