Tag: shrine

• Ise Grand Shrine

  

  Taking a detour to Ise Grand Shrine (伊勢神宮) recently on the way to Koyasan in Wakayama prefecture was a delight. Once again visitors were few which meant more time to slow down and enjoy the scenery.

  Sean

  March 27, 2021

  Ise Grand Shrine, Ise Jingū, Japan, Mie

  神道, Gekū, Ise Shrine, Japan, Naikū, Shinto, shrine, shrines, 三重県, 伊勢神宮

• New Year and The Local Shrine

  

  For the past few years I have been going to the local shrine at new year to photograph and build a body of work. Unsurprisingly this year was unlike previous ones. On the steps leading up to the shrine were signs informing visitors of social distancing and mask necessities, and 5 p.m. closures — reminders…

  Sean

  January 3, 2021

  Japan, Photography

  2021, 白山神社, Hakusan Shrine, Japan, Kasugai, New Year, shrine, 春日井

• Cycling & Photography: Utsutsu Shrine・内々神社

  

  Utsutsu Shrine is in my hometown of Kasugai, northeast of Nagoya and now is the best time of year to visit. I usually cycle past it a couple of times a week on one of my regular rides into the nearby hills. It’s a small shrine with a nice garden and pond tucked away behind…

  Sean

  November 19, 2019

  Aichi, Cycling

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