Shinto shrines on Risshiri and Rebun Islands

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May 292011
 

Taking opportunity of this weekend’s typhoon, I am importing my old photos to Aperture and struggling to sort them. I have found something with a definitely better weather.

Risshiri and Rebun are two small islands close to northernmost cape of Hokkaido. Shinto shrines there have appearance somewhat different to those in other parts of Japan.

Shinto shrine on Risshiri Island
Shinto shrine in northern Japan
Shinto shrine in Hokkaido
Shinto shrine on Risshiri Island
Shinto shrine in northern Japan
Shinto shrine in Hokkaido

And let it be my contribution to this week’s Show Me Japan.

Kurumazaki Jinja – artists’ shrine in Kyoto

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May 192011
 
Tags with artists' names in Kurumazaki Jinja

Kurumazaki Shrine in Kyoto holds Mifune Matsuri every year is also famous for a smaller shrine in its precincts.

It is dedicated to artists and attracts many actors, musicians, comedians, and geisha. They either buy an official offering from a shrine (like a fence pale) or just glue a tag (fuda) with their name or photo directly to the shrine building.

Entrance to Kurumazaki Jinja in Kyoto
Tags with artists' names in Kurumazaki Jinja
Fuda with artists' photos in Kurumazaki Jinja
Kurumazaki Jinja in Kyoto
Kyoto Kurumazaki shrine
Interior of Kurumazaki Shrine