Ancient Wisteria _0938
This photo was taken at the Kasuga-taisha is a Shinto shrine in Nara, Japan. There are many shrines within the Kasugar-taisha shrine complex.
It is the shrine of the Fujiwara family, established in 768 CE and rebuilt several times over the centuries. The interior is famous for its many bronze lanterns, as well as the many stone lanterns that lead up the shrine. The architectural style Kasuga-zukuri takes its name from Kasuga Shrine's honden. The Torii at Kasuga-taisha is one of the oldest in Shinto and helped influence the style of Torii seen across much of Japan. Wikipedia
Ancient Wisteria _0938
This photo was taken at the Kasuga-taisha is a Shinto shrine in Nara, Japan. There are many shrines within the Kasugar-taisha shrine complex.
It is the shrine of the Fujiwara family, established in 768 CE and rebuilt several times over the centuries. The interior is famous for its many bronze lanterns, as well as the many stone lanterns that lead up the shrine. The architectural style Kasuga-zukuri takes its name from Kasuga Shrine's honden. The Torii at Kasuga-taisha is one of the oldest in Shinto and helped influence the style of Torii seen across much of Japan. Wikipedia