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