Heisenji Hakusan Shrine
The shrine’s approach is covered with a velvet carpet of moss. With massive cedar trees planted along the side, it feels as if time has stopped here. Along with Saihoji Temple in Kyoto, Heisenji Hakusan Shrine is known as one of Japan’s most famous kokedera (“moss temples”). Although not a large temple, this quiet space seems far removed from the modern secular world, offering a perfect silence that many temples and shrines in Kyoto or Nara cannot provide.
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I am Jordy Meow, a French photographer based in Tokyo. I explore offbeat places in Japan.
Stone Jizo embrace,
Green whispers in gentle hues,
Peaceful light cascades.
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石の地蔵 抱き合い緑の 囁き 優しい光
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#jizostatues #serenebeauty #greenpeace #templevibes #offbeatjapan #japan #tranquilityvibes
Suspended teardrop,
Nature, art, and clouds unite—
Harmony`s embrace.
浮かぶ涙、
自然、アート、雲—
調和の抱擁。
#offbeatjapan #japan #artinnature #sculpture #rurallandscape #moodyskies #teardropshaped #uniquefinds
Emerald whispers,
A beckoning cat stands proud—
Luck`s silent promise.
エメラルドのささやき、
招き猫は誇りに立つ—
静かな約束。
#manekineko #japantravel #shrine #instatravel #mysticalplaces #offbeatjapan #japan
Blossoms whispering,
Torii stands between old stones,
Spring`s breath in silent.
桜囁く
古石を越え鳥居
静かなる春
#offbeatjapan #japan #sakura #serenity #shinto #cherryblossoms #tradition
Vivid blue above,
Nature and history blend—
Timeless whispers sing.
青空鮮やかに、
自然と歴史の調和—
時を超えたささやき。
#offbeatjapan #japan #serenity #traditionandnature #timelessbeauty #explorejapan #hiddenjapan
In whispers of green,
A windmill twirls tales untold,
Red roofs fade in time.
静かな緑の中で、
風車が語らぬ物語を回し、
赤い屋根が時と共に消えていく。
#windmilltales #rusticcharm #natureandcity #urbanserenity #japancontrast #offbeatjapan #japan
Rust cliffs kiss the sea,
Turquoise whispers secrets deep—
Nature`s vivid brush.
崖が海と
キスをしながら蒼き
自然の筆。
#offbeatjapan #japan #coastallandscapes #volcanicisland #naturelovers #stunningviews #wanderlust #cliffside
Rust embraces gray tones,
Moss dances in vivid green—
Nature`s quiet claim.
錆びた灰色に抱かれ
苔が鮮やかに踊る
自然の静かなる主張
#offbeatjapan #japan #industrialart #rustandruin #naturewins #urbanexploration #mossybeauty
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