peaking out my room window, this is a photomerge of Fudoin on Koyasan

Posted on February 7th, 2015 under Japan. Tags: buddhist, fudoin, koyasan 高野山, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, photomerge, temples. Comments Off on 不動院 panorama from room

view from Kaede room in Fudoin on Koyasan

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As previously mentioned, I was given the Kaede room when I checked in at Fudoin. After the temple priest instructed me on where everything was in the room, how to use the remote controls, and when dinner would be served he departed. I rested a moment before getting up to slide the shoji (障子) open and enjoy my view.

Next week I will show you 180 degrees of view once I stuck my head out through the window.

Posted on January 29th, 2015 under Japan. Tags: buddhist, fudoin, koyasan 高野山, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, temples. Comments Off on Fudoin’s scenery (景色)

Temple of the Nirvana Fish (범어사)

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Posted on January 27th, 2015 under Korea. Tags: beomeosa, buddhist, busan, Nikon AF-S VR Zoom-NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED Telephoto Lens, Nikon D600, temples. Comments Off on Beomeosa

Butsuden (仏殿) @ Shofukuji (聖福寺) – (Fukuoka 福岡)

In a country that rains as much as Japan, a wooden foundation for a structure isn’t going to stand up to the elements well. On the other hand, a concrete foundation like this one may take a little something away from the 400+ year old building it supports. Originally built in 1589, this temple appears to have been freshened up fairly recently.

Inside this structure are three golden Buddha statues. Every month on the 15th a ceremony is held here.

Posted on May 23rd, 2014 under Japan. Tags: buddhist, fukuoka, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, Shofukuji 聖福寺, temples. Comments Off on Ancient architecture on a modern foundation

Rinnoji (輪王寺) – Nikko, Japan

Posted on May 9th, 2014 under Japan. Tags: buddhist, nikko, snow, temples. Comments Off on Rinnoji (輪王寺)