The UNESCO World Heritage Site -Mount Hieizan Enryakuji -Temple (比叡山延暦寺) Yokawa Central Hall ( 横川中堂) (founded in 848) Enryaku-ji (延暦寺 Enryaku-ji) is a Tendai monastery( 天台宗) located on Mount Hiei in Ōtsu, overlooking Kyoto. It was founded during the early Heian period. The temple complex was established by Saichō (767–822), also known as Dengyō Daishi, who introduced the Tendai sect of Mahayana Buddhism to Japan from China. Enryaku-ji is the headquarters of the Tendai sect and one of the most significant monasteries in Japanese history. As such, it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto (Kyoto, Uji and Otsu Cities)". The founders of Jōdo-shū, Sōtō Zen, and Nichiren Buddhism all spent time at the monastery. -Wikipedia ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Located in Kyoto's eastern mountain range on Mount Hieizan (比叡山), Enryakuji (延暦寺) is one of the most important monasteries in Japanese history and the headquarters of the Tendai sect of Japanese Buddhism. Many influential monks studied at Enryakuji, including the founders of a number of later sects, such as the Pure Land (Jodo), Zen and Nichiren sects. Enryakuji was founded in 788 by Saicho, the monk who introduced Tendai Buddhism from China into Japan. At its peak, Enryakuji had as many as 3000 subtemples and a powerful army of warrior monks who often engaged in power struggles with other monasteries and political leaders. On his way to remove all potential rivals and unite the country, Oda Nobunaga attacked and destroyed most of Enryakuji's buildings and killed most of its inhabitants in 1571. Therefore, most of today's temple buildings date back to the early Edo Period, when Enryakuji was rebuilt. Enryakuji's attractions are concentrated in three areas: Todo (east area), Saito (west area) and Yokawa. The main area is the Todo area, where the monastry was originally founded and where most of the main buildings are located, including the Main Hall (Kompon Chudo). A pleasant walking trail through the forest connects the Todo with the Saito area, whose main building is the Shaka Hall, the oldest building on the mountain. Not far away stands the Ninai Hall, two halls connected to each other by a central corridor. A monk named Benkei, known for his legendary strength, is said to once have carried the hall on his shoulders. *** ☆**** The Yokawa area, is located several kilometers north of the other two areas and is visited by fewer people. Its main building, the Yokawa Central Hall, is partially built on a slope using pillars. ******* Enryakuji is located on Mount Hieizan, which lies on the border of Kyoto Prefecture and Shiga Prefecture. - japan-guide.com 以下パンフレットより抜粋 横川中堂 ８４８年に根本観音堂として創建された横川の中心となる大堂。本尊は聖観音菩薩。（ご本尊のご利益：除災招福）石垣の上に建てられた舞台造りの建物が印象的です。

The taxi running in Tokyo seems to have most Toyota Crown Comfort. As for these, specifications seem to hardly change from 1995. Because the operation of the accelerator is special, most of drivers of this car often perform motion sickness of me. I drink liquor before a ride as measures to it. On August 16, 2013 in Tokyo Station Yaesu entrance. ----- 東京で走っているタクシーはトヨタクラウンコンフォートが最も多いそうで、 これらは1995年からほとんど仕様が変わっていないそうです。 この車の運転手の多くはアクセル操作が特殊なので、僕は乗り物酔いする事がしばしばあります。 対策として、乗る前に酒を飲むことにしています。 2013年8月16日、東京駅八重洲口にて。

At the Kyoto Ramen Koji (京都拉麺小路), Kyōto Station (京都駅), Kyoto, Japan.

At the Kyōto Station (京都駅), Kyoto, Japan.

日本大阪．第25回淀川花火大會

日本-明治神宫

日本平動物園

taken on 2013/5/7. Minolta SR505, ROKKOR, FUJIFILM NEOPAN 100 ACROS digitized with digicam(S3 IS) 比叡山鉄道・坂本ケーブル、延暦寺駅

taken on 2013/5/7. Minolta SR505, ROKKOR, FUJIFILM NEOPAN 100 ACROS digitized with digicam(S3 IS) 比叡山鉄道・坂本ケーブル、延暦寺駅

taken on 2013/5/7. Minolta SR505, ROKKOR, FUJIFILM NEOPAN 100 ACROS digitized with digicam(S3 IS) 比叡山鉄道・坂本ケーブル、延暦寺駅

在比叡山又濕又冷了一天， 決定晚上吃好料 :D