Ryufuku-ji Temple
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Ryufuku-ji Temple

The dragon water spout at Ryufuku-ji Temple’s purification fountain shimmers in green and azure hues, touched by years of oxidization and the afternoon sun.

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Sanmon Gate
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Sanmon Gate

A peaceful view of a stone-paved path bordered by a white wall with traditional roof tiles, leading to a large wooden sanmon gate with a gabled tiled roof. Here, visitors and worshipers pass from the secular world into the serene, sacred grounds of the Buddhist temple.

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Jokoro Incense Burner
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Jokoro Incense Burner

Front view of a large, cauldron-shaped incense burner at the top of the stairs in front of Gumyoji Temple. The burner is dark green with a decorative roof and is adorned with two distinct crests: the gosan-no-kiri, featuring the paulownia plant, and the hidari-mitsudomoe, a triple swirl motif. The background shows the wooden temple entrance, flanked by stairs and draped with colorful banners.

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Gumyoji Temple
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Gumyoji Temple

Founded in 1044, Gumyoji Temple in Yokohama, Japan, remains a vibrant cultural center for the local community.

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Niōmon Gate
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Niōmon Gate

The Niōmon Gate (仁王門), originally built during the Edo period (1603-1868), stands as a reminder of the rich architectural heritage that is abundant throughout Japan.

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