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
2012-05-02
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
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
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