Kasuga Taisha Stone Lanterns

春日大社 Kasha Taisha is a Shinto shrine in Nara. Situated on a holy mountain, it was established in 768 and is now a designated a UNESCO World Heritage site. Famous for its 3,000 stone lanterns covered in moss, there are many lanterns throughout.

Lanterns lit in the dark: http://365project.org/jyokota/challenges-and/2016-08-10

Golden Lanterns against vermillion: http://365project.org/jyokota/365/2016-08-10

[Pam Knowler]

Wonderful capture! Beautiful moss covered lanterns! You visited so many stunning places! Fav!

[Francesca Ciarrocchi]

Fabulous!

[Pat Knowles]

Beautiful picture of these shrines.

[Richard Hickey]

Fantastic picture and perspective.

[Jane Pittenger]

Love this

[Taffy]

The moss in this one makes the shot. I love the perspective as well. Great one!