Slabs

I wonder how men were able to haul these big slabs of stone for the steps back in a time without modern construction equipment. 

Nezu Shrine, Tokyo

Symmetry

These steps lead up to another small shrine on the same grounds as the main hall. Trying to take a symmetrical shot in the rain was a bit hard.

Nezu Shrine, Tokyo

Steps

Edited this shot a little bit to brighten it up. It was raining so hard and was quite dark this afternoon.

Nezu Shrine, Tokyo

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