Stone Statue Shrine and Mossy Steps at Hase-dera
Mossy stone steps lead to a Buddhist statue shrine among weathered memorial stones at Hase-dera Temple in Nara, Japan.
New Life Among Ancient Stone Memorials at Hase-dera
A bright green sprout rises between mossy stone memorial markers at Hase-dera Temple in Nara, Japan.
Moss-Covered Stone Markers at Hase-dera Temple
Moss-covered stone memorial markers lined up at Hase-dera Temple in Nara, Japan.
Hydrangea-Lined Stone Steps at Hase-dera Temple
Stone stairway at Hase-dera Temple in Nara framed by purple-blue hydrangeas under dappled forest light.
Serene Omihachiman Shrine Forecourt in Shiga, Japan
Omihachiman Shrine in Shiga, Japan, viewed from a wide gravel forecourt with stone lanterns and lush green trees.
Lanterns in a Traditional Omihachiman Shrine Interior
Ornate lanterns hang over votive plaques in the dim wooden interior of an Omihachiman Japanese shrine.
Stone Steps to Omihachiman Shrine in Shiga, Japan
Stone steps climb to Omihachiman Shrine in Shiga, Japan, flanked by stone lanterns and traditional wooden Shinto buildings in a lush forest.
Straw Purification Ring at Omihachiman Shinto Shrine
Straw purification ring (chinowa) on the stone path at Omihachiman Shinto Shrine courtyard in Shiga, Japan.
Sacred Horse Statue at Omihachiman Shrine Amid Greenery
Sacred horse statue with Shinto rope and paper streamer at Omihachiman Shrine, framed by sunlit green foliage.
