2012-05-02

Romon


According to what I can find out at the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) page, this romon (two-story gate), may have been originally built about 1,900 years ago.

Nezu Shrine, Tokyo

Waterfall


It would be very nice to have a backyard where you could make a little waterfall like they have here at the base of the azalea bushes.

Nezu Shrine, Tokyo

Azalea Festival


The Bunkyo Azalea Festival (Tsutsuji Matsuri in Japanese), is really quite beautiful even on such a rainy day as today.

Nezu Shrine, Tokyo

Tiny Shrine



We can see the smaller shrine housed in the larger shrine. I wish I could take a peek inside of the smaller one at the back of this scene.

Notice the bell at the top of the rope. I love the stark blues at this smaller shrine.

Nezu Shrine, Tokyo

Shrine Curtains



Behind the curtains we can see the Shinto God. One of many at Nezu Shrine, Tokyo.


Japanese Lamp



Shot taken at Nezu Shrine, Tokyo. The long rope on the left is used to ring bells when offering your prayers.

Shrine God


Interesting how there are so many different Gods in Japan. This relief reminds me of several different personifications I have seen associated with Buddhism and Hinduism. Ironically, this "God" (?) was at a Shinto shrine.

Nezu Shrine, Tokyo