...which people stand beside, waving the fragrant smoke over themselves, saying prayers, etc.
Amazing.
I didn't realize until after snapping away happily that photos of the interior space are frowned upon, but a lot of people were also taking photos, and I just assumed... anyway, here's a shot of the ceiling just inside the main hall, so beautiful.
This shot was taken standing on the main hall steps, looking back at Hozomon, or "Treasure House Gate," where cultural treasures are indeed stored (though out of view from the general public).
Another shot of Hozomon, with the Skytree on the left.
On either leg of this side of the gate are these huge "sandals." And I mean huge; look at that guy on the ladder. Heeeyoooog.
Another angle on Hozomon, with the five-story pagoda on the right. |
