摩尼車

The prayer wheels, with sutras written on them on the left, are said to grant blessings if spun while walking up the steps. I didn’t bother, which explains so many things.

Posted on December 10th, 2025 under Japan. Tags: buddhist, Daishoin 大聖院, miyajima, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600. Comments Off on There’s a lady who’s sure all that glitters is gold

Daisho-in Temple on Miyajima

Posted on September 19th, 2025 under Japan. Tags: buddhist, Daishoin 大聖院, miyajima, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, Temizuya (手水舎). Comments Off on Chozuya

Sake barrels on Miyajima

Posted on August 14th, 2025 under Japan. Tags: miyajima, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, signs. Comments Off on Throwback Thursday

Daishoin on Miyajima (June 2013)

Posted on December 4th, 2024 under Japan. Tags: buddhist, Daishoin 大聖院, japanese maple, miyajima, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, rain. Comments Off on Rainy Days and Mondays

Senjokaku (千畳閣) on Miyajima (June 2013)

…and you’re visiting a new place, it isn’t a good thing. But, if this is the view from your room, there is a minor consolation prize.

Posted on February 12th, 2022 under Japan. Tags: miyajima, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, pagoda, rain, Senjokaku (千畳閣). Comments Off on When it rains…