Stone Monument
Stairway to Temple
WWII Monument
Hishaku (Ladles)
Temple Fountain
Front Entrance
Hand-carved Woodwork
Hand-woven Rope
Eaves
Lantern in Garden
Shrine I
Tourou in the Trees
Mossy Shrine
Here are some photos I took at Shiratake Temple, which I pass on my way to work every day. I had passed the sign pointing to the shrine many times before I ever noticed it, nestled on the top of a hill just 150 meters off the side of the road. Unfortunately, it was closed when I went out to take pictures so I'll have to go back another day to see what's inside.
Next time I also hope to run into the people working there so I can learn a little about it as well. Until then, these pictures are all I have...
Large Tourou (Lantern)
Fan Pattern in Concrete
Shishi with Baby
Standing Guard Against Evil Spirits
...and World Peace
Support Beam
Peacock Carving
Shiratake Temple
Shrine II
Shrine III
Dead lawn after the first contractor sod job
Cracked Pot
Shrine IV