I wasn't searching for this shrine, and in fact almost walked right by it on my way to see the famous Narabi Jizo statues. But something caught my eye - perhaps the gorgeous green moss covering almost the entire grounds. It's quite small, and is tucked in among a few houses. The shrine building itself is small and not outstandingly beautiful, but the combination of old statues, and lovely colors made me very happy that I stopped and saw it. Keep your eyes open in Nikko - there's a lot to see that is not at all famous!
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Iwasaku Jinja Shrine, Nikko
Beautiful little shrine in the middle of a neighborhood
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11 years ago
Love the dragon shot, with the moss-oovered pond. Totally beautiful and Japanese.
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