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Fushimi Taisha shrine

8th August 2016
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| Cemetery, Fushimi Inari-Taisha, Gate, Grave, Japan, Kyoto, Shrine, Temple, Torii Gate, Travel
Fushimi Taisha shrine stairs at night (Kyoto, Japan)

Fushimi Taisha shrine stairs at night (Kyoto, Japan)

Both beautiful and sinister at the same time, this old cemetery was voted as one of the favourite tourist attractions in Japan and not without reason. This place never sleeps and I heartily recommend a visit at night. I actually visited it three times. Yes, I’m really encouraging you to visit a cemetery at night, but don’t worry as it is very well illuminated.

Fushimi Taisha shrine main temple at night (Kyoto, Japan)

Fushimi Taisha shrine main temple at night (Kyoto, Japan)

The shrine also holds a series of events during the year. The lantern festival is around the 18th of July. As shown on the above image, you will find the place surrounded by typical Japanese lanterns.

Fushimi Taisha Shrine doors path (Kyoto, Japan)

Fushimi Taisha Shrine doors path (Kyoto, Japan)

This shrine is famous for being built around a mountain. It has over 10.000 Tori gates. It is also home to several sub shrines. Walking from the bottom to the top is a distance of a few kilometres and will take you about two hours. Experiencing that walk uphill during the solitude of the night feels exactly like doing a small pilgrimage. It provides a rare and wonderful opportunity to relax, reflect and lose yourself in your own thoughts.

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Mount Fuji From Lake Ashi

16th November 2015
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| 2015, Day, Fuji, Gate, Hakone, Japan, Lake, Landscape, Mist, Mountain, Rated 5, Torii Gate, Volcano
Mount Fuji from lake Ashi at sunset (Hakone, Japan)

Mount Fuji from lake Ashi at sunset (Hakone, Japan)

After spending a bit more than a week in the busy japanese capital I moved to Hakone. My idea was to relax in their thermal waters after a busy week, enjoying views of Mount Fuji.

Mount Fuji from lake Ashi at sunset - Close up Shine (Hakone, Japan)

Mount Fuji from lake Ashi at sunset – Close up Shine (Hakone, Japan)

Hakone is famous for its views of Mount Fuji, lake Ashi and the beautiful shine inside the forest. Since I visited during the rainy season, it was always cloudy and Mount Fuji was not visible.

Mount Fuji from lake Ashi at sunset - Close up Fuji (Hakone, Japan)

Mount Fuji from lake Ashi at sunset – Close up Fuji (Hakone, Japan)

The first day, during sunset, the volcano’s shadow appeared between the mist for a few minutes. The mist naturally created the look and feel of a classic Japanese painting. Mount Fuji never reappeared during the remaining couple of days I spent there.

Mount Fuji has been nicknamed “Shy Mountain” since it often hides in the mist. This was my first sight of the famous volcano that I would visit a few days later, where I planned to hike up to the peak.

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