This local Yamashina shrine looked especially pretty when I visited it following a light fall of snow. The shrine marks the start of a trail into the Higashiyama Hills, and I was headed for that trail. However I couldn't pass the shrine without taking a few photos of the rooftops, the steps. and the beautiful stone lanterns before continuing on my way.
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Snow at Rokusho Shrine
Winter beauty at a local Yamashina shrine
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Diana Vardanashvili
10 years ago
Nice shoots! ;)
Laura Weaver
10 years ago
Lovely to see Japan in a less publicized weather. You quite often see the autumnal shots but not the more wintery version.
There are lots of great winter photo stories on Japan travel!
Mandy Bartok
10 years ago
Beautiful photos! I am not generally a fan of the cold (at all) but for some reason, I am hoping for snow this winter.
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