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What Nagano festival involves riders clinging to logs racing down mountains? Discover Onbashira, Suwa Taisha's once-every-six-years ritual.

See how it ends on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/3i6oVYMSAkQ

#japantrip #shrinesofjapan #suwataisha #japanin60

Built in 1934 for Oshi Savings Bank, this structure features few windows to shield against Gyoda’s harsh winter winds. Yet, its scratch-tile facade, ornate eaves, and tall windows made it notably modern. It still serves as Musashino Bank today.
#JapanTrip #japanesearchitecture #レトロ建築 #近代建築

Another archival photograph from Jakkō-in (寂光院), a temple in Ōhara, Kyoto.
I took this photo on November 14, 2011, with my first DSLR, a Canon EOS Kiss X2.

#kyotojapan #autumn #autumnphotography #autumnleaves #もみじ #紅葉 #japanesegarden #日本の庭園 #kyototrip #japantrip #japantravel #紅葉 #寂光院 #jakkoin

Founded in 1234, Saizen-ji Temple features a massive 600-year-old Komine maple in its courtyard. Standing 9m tall with a 2.9m trunk, it has watched over countless pilgrims, inspiring a quiet sense of reverence in all who visit.
#Temple #japantrip #sacredtree #Japan #Chichibu #寺院 #秩父三十四観音霊場 #秩父

Hashidate-do, a temple on the back approach to Mt. Buko in Chichibu, stands against a massive cliff. Built in 1707, its main hall is one of only two among Japan’s 100 Kannon pilgrimage sites where Hayagriva is enshrined as the main deity.
#temple #japantrip #historicjapan #Chichibu #寺院 #秩父三十四観音霊場

What ancient stairway has guided pilgrims beneath hundreds of lanterns for centuries? Hase-dera Temple's covered stairs hide a centuries-old tradition of shared prayer.

Full story in 60 seconds, on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/5bKAuQj5wDg

#japantrip #templesofjapan #hasederatemple #japanin60

Listen to Memories of Japan in Lo-fi by Marek Zibrow on #SoundCloud
on.soundcloud.com/7AsNddN4kQAC...
So you turned your
memories of Japan
into a song! Thanks,
Marek. It’s a beautiful track. ⛩️
＃JapanTrip
＃JapanVibes

A photo studio built in 1930. The building has a great atmosphere with stylish modern windows. It no longer seems to be in business, but old photos of Ome were displayed in the window.
#Japan #Oume #Nostalgic #RetroArchitecture #VintageVibes #JapanTrip #レトロ建築 #看板建築 #ノスタルジー #青梅

What took two artists over a year to paint at Kyoto's oldest Zen temple? Discover why Kennin-ji's ceiling needed twin dragons instead of one.

Catch the full video on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/AMnISpDsuF0

#japantrip #templesofjapan #kenninjitemple #japanin60