Stolen Glimpses of Byodo-in

An incentive to explore further!

Cathy Cawood Jan 19, 2015 - 1 min read

<p>Byodo-in surrounded by the lush greens of May</p>

<p>It really is a beautiful piece of architecture!</p>

<p>The texture and color of these tiles is wonderful</p>

<p>Phoenixes grace both ends of the roof ridge</p>

<p>Byodo-in before its recent restoration (from inside the grounds)</p>

<p>Camellia blossoms in the hedge around Byodo-in</p>

If you saw Masayoshi Hirose's recent article, you'll know that Byodo-in has had a splendid new face-lift. If you plan to visit, make sure you check the views from outside the temple grounds! I love the sight of the graceful roof tops rising above the trees. I've heard it said that the loveliest views of Mount Fuji are the ones partly obscured by cloud, or sharing the view with trees or buildings. I suppose these photos operate on the same principle. Now that the temple's woodwork has been painted red, it will look even more alluring in contrast with the surrounding green.

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Cathy Cawood @cathy.cawood

I came to Japan in 2003 to teach English. I lived in Shiga prefecture for 1 year, and it still holds a special place in my heart. I lived in Kyoto for 9 years, then moved to Machida, Tokyo in 2014 after meeting my Japanese partner. I love to take photos, and my Japan in Pictures Facebook page ha...