We had hoped to get there at high tide so we would see the shrine floating in the water, but the sea had partially withdrawn by the time we got there. Still, it was magical, from the time we spotted the Ryobu Torii out in the water we knew we were some place very special. The Torii is made of camphor and cedar wood and can last 5-600 years, it stands 16.6 meters high and this version was put up in 1875.
The island is full of small deer that many consider a pest, but I loved them and took many photos of them. Mac is at work on a painting of one, it will be a gift to a very special lady.
We saw our first pagodas, the 5-tiered Goju-no-to pagoda and a second one I didn't learn the name of.
Here are some of my photos.
Interesting shots. You were fortunate to see this stuff up close and personal. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLovely !
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful day.
cheers, parsnip
So different to "western" architecture... Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteInteresting pictures. I was wondering about language and whether the Japanese speak English.
ReplyDeleteThey speak very little English, but most signs are posted in Japanese, Korean and English. Our daughter speaks quite a bit of Japanese so it was easy to get around.
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ReplyDeleteLovely photos, especially that sunset, just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI am so far behind in blog reading I had no idea you were visiting your daughter. It looks like a wonderful trip.
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great outing! I am quite fond of deer although they are a pest here, too. I am glad I get to travel to Japan with you. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOriental architecture is so breathtaking they really put us westerners to shame! Beautiful photos
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in with Five on Friday, hope you had a wonderful weekend
How wonderful! It is so beautiful isn't it.
ReplyDeleteLovely to see your photographs here.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan