• Japan 2018
    Daitoku-ji Temple
    Daitoku-ji TempleDaitoku-ji TempleDaitoku-ji TempleI am continually amazed at the size of the timbers in these old buildings. This one must be 24".We were the only ones there - the slippers are the docent's.Daitoku-ji TempleDaitoku-ji TempleDaitoku-ji Temple

    Daitoku-ji Temple

    July 23, 2018 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 35 °C

    We have been surrounded by masses of people all day, and it's been sweltering. But we saw some really, really great stuff so we weren't really annoyed.

    Then we get to this complex of many small zen temples and we are nearly alone...just a handful of people around. The gardens are so stunning and the complex so peaceful and ancient that everyone is whispering. What an amazing way to end the day.Read more