Details of Masobyo in Chinatown 2

The animal theme continues in beautiful Yokohama

Larry Knipfing Sep 15, 2014 - 1 min read

<p>Pandas! Of course! This is Yokohama Chinatown</p>

<p>The wall carving motifs are presented like this, in frames</p>

<p>One of a few beautiful bird motifs</p>

Just down the street from Yokohama Chinatown's other temple/mausoleum is Masobyo, a temple dedicated to the safety of travelers. The temple is full of color and surprises, and I was particularly impressed by the wall plate carvings that adorn the outer walls of the main prayer building. There are scenes from the "Three Kingdoms" story, some very pretty flower plates, AND...a collections of absolutely gorgeous animal motifs. Spend some time circling the perimeter of the prayer hall and enjoy the loving details captured in each and every piece. This is beautiful art!

-Details of Masobyo in Yokohama Chinatown Part 1

-Details of Masobyo in Yokohama Chinatown Part 2

-Details of Kanteibyo in Yokohama Chinatown Part 1

-Details of Kanteibyo in Yokohama Chinatown Part 2

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Larry Knipfing @larry.knipfing

Born on Long Island, New York in 1958, I have spent the last 30 years of my life living in Japan, and enjoying every minute of it! I especially love photography, and Japan is definitely one of the most beautiful places in the world to photograph! My other love is fiction writing and I have pub...