September 13th, 2011
Photos from a visit to Osaka in Japan, part 10 covers Hokoku Shrine (豊國神社; Hōkoku-jinja), including the main building, Shūsekitei rock garden, and Toyotomi Hideyoshi statue. [...]
Tags: Hokoku Shrine , Japan , Kansai , Osaka Castle , Osaka Castle Park , Osaka City , Osaka Prefecture , Shinto , Shinto shrine , Torii gate , Toyotomi Hideyoshi Photos | 2 Comments » 2011/08/31 by Dave Kennard
September 9th, 2011
Photos from a visit to Osaka in Japan, part 9 covers Osaka Castle, including photos of the main keep, Gokuraku-bashi bridge, the Crystal Tower, and the Monument by the pine tree where Rennyo hung his robe. [...]
Tags: Crystal Tower , Gokuraku bashi bridge , Ishiyama Hongan-ji Temple , Japan , Kansai , Osaka Castle , Osaka Castle main tower , Osaka Castle Park , Osaka City , Osaka Prefecture Photos | No Comments » 2011/08/31 by Dave Kennard
September 1st, 2011
Photos from a visit to Osaka in Japan, part 7 covers part of Osaka Castle, including the Sengan yagura and Tamon yagura turrets, Otemon and Daimon gates, Sakuramon stone wall, and the main tower. [...]
Tags: Japan , Kansai , Osaka Castle , Osaka Castle main tower , Osaka Castle Park , Osaka City , Osaka Prefecture , Otemon gate , Tamon Yagura turret Photos | No Comments » 2011/08/31 by Dave Kennard
August 28th, 2011
Photos from a visit to Osaka in Japan, part 6 covers a walk past the entrances of Shoman-in Aizen-do and Shitennoji Shinkoin temples, then the south-west corner of Osaka Castle Park including the Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters Building. [...]
Tags: Japan , Kansai , Osaka Castle Park , Osaka City , Osaka Prefectural Police Headquarters Building , Osaka Prefecture , Shitennoji Shinkoin Temple , Shoman-in Aizen-do Temple Photos | No Comments » 2011/08/31 by Dave Kennard
August 22nd, 2011
Photos from a visit to Osaka in Japan, part 5 covers Oe Shrine (大江神社; Ōe Jinja), including photos of the steps leading up to the shrine, a small shrine off to one side, and the main area of the shrine. [...]
Tags: Japan , Kansai , Komainu , Oe Shrine , Osaka City , Osaka Prefecture , Panorama , Shinto , Shinto shrine , Temizu , Torii gate Photos | No Comments » 2018/10/30 by Dave Kennard
August 14th, 2011
Photos from a visit to Osaka in Japan, part 3 includes photos from Namba Yasaka Shrine (難波八阪神社), including the rows of ema wooden prayer cards, komainu statues, and the temizuya water purification pavilion. [...]
Tags: Ema , Japan , Kansai , Komainu , Omikuji , Osaka City , Osaka Prefecture , Shinto , Shinto shrine , Temizu Photos | No Comments » 2011/08/22 by Dave Kennard
August 10th, 2011
Photos from a visit to Osaka in Japan, part 2 includes photos from Namba Yasaka Shrine (難波八阪神社), including the Battleship Mutsu memorial, a large rock, and a bronze komainu statue. [...]
Tags: Japan , Kansai , Komainu , Osaka City , Osaka Prefecture , Shinto , Shinto shrine , Temizu , Torii gate Photos | No Comments » 2011/08/22 by Dave Kennard
August 6th, 2011
Photos from a visit to Osaka in Japan, part 1 includes photos from Namba Yasaka Shrine (難波八阪神社), including the main entrance torii gate, the Shishibutai Lion stage, and some mini shrines. [...]
Tags: Inari , Japan , Kansai , Kitsune , Osaka City , Osaka Prefecture , Shinto , Shinto shrine , Torii gate Photos | No Comments » 2011/08/22 by Dave Kennard
