This was my way out of the Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine in Kyoto. After climbing stairs for a day I was happy to be back on even terrain! -Phill
New Photo: Sunset at Kiyomizu-dera Temple
This image is a happy ending to a failed plan. This is Kiyomizu-dera Temple, which is more than just famous and HUGE! The pagoda in the picture is not eve the part I wanted to get a picture of initially. There is a main hall just behind me (from the point of the picture) that …
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New Photo: The Perfect House
Some of the places you find in Japan are simply incredible. I mean, look at this: An awesome massive house right next to a perfect tiny little river, in the middle of beautiful natureā¦ and, though not in the picture, there are deer everywhere! I am ready to move in at any time! Phillip
New Photo: The Ghost of Mt. Fuji
So here is the thing. I think Mt. Fuji is a myth! While in Japan, there were 4 separate occasions during which we were supposed to have a superb view on that massive landmark – but I never saw it. This image here took a bit of preparation; we planned out the day with the …
New Photo: The Island of Itsukushima
Itsukushima, also known as Miyajima, has been the single most beautiful place I have seen to date. Sitting just off the coast to Hiroshima, the place is an absolute tourist attraction – granted – but once the sun lowers and the tourist boats leave the harbour, the little village on the island becomes a peace-haven. …