The Enoden Line's Kamakura Station always gets an A for effort when it comes to seasonal decorations, even for the more Western holidays.
Garden Upkeep
Japanese gardens don't tend themselves. A temple gardener works on the grass of the garden at Engaku-ji.
Kami-sama
This is a close-up of a photo I posted a few weeks ago. The other photo focused on Oinari-san, the fox. I hope what catches your eye in this photo is the small, round mirror in the back. That little mirror is the kami-sama, or god(dess).
Relief
I wish I had something to say about this, but alas, it's been such a long time since I took the photo that I cannot for the life of me remember where it's from. A good lesson to be more careful with my notes!
Bright Lights
Last photo of the Yokohama German market light-up.
Kamakura Koko-Mae
Kamakura Koko-Mae Station is one of the more beautiful stations along the Enoden Line. It's not that the station itself is so spectacular, but rather that the view from the station is second-to-none. From Kamakura Koko-Mae, the ocean spreads out in front of you in beautiful shades of blue, Enoshima (island) rises from the sea … Continue reading Kamakura Koko-Mae
Elf Lodging
More Christmas from Yokohama's German Christmas market.
Oinari-sama and a Friend
Caught this giant mosquito-like creature (can never remember the name...) resting on Oinari-sama at Yakumo Jinja in the fall.
Speak No Evil Snowman
Something a little different today. I did some wandering around Yokohama with friends the other day, and we dropped in on the city's Christmas market. It's not big by any means, but it has nice lighting, and these three little guys.
Sunshine Gate
Engaku-ji's main gate with the sun beating down on it. Engaku-ji is number two of Kamakura's five great Zen temples. It's located right beside Kita-Kamakura Station, which makes it the number one temple for convenience.
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