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[b]We woke in Nikko.[/b]
{Tochigi prefecture .... mountain fog .... curious ..... elated}
After an entire month in Japan, this was the first day
I found myself utterly entranced by my surroundings.
Nikko is *gorgeous*. Actually reminds me of Oregon.
[which makes sense since we’re on the same longitude ... but anyway ...]
Nestled amongst ancient evergreens and crystal
clear streams, stand these IMMENSE, elaborate
structures, walkways, and staircases that scale
mountains, and echo the lives of centuries passed.
This place is the Toshogu Shrine. Pictured here is
the Rinnoji Temple.
We visited at a very special time; the day of the
Shunki Reitaisai - or “Grand Spring Festival”. The
grounds teemed with visitors, both native and foreign.
The Hyakumono-Zoroe Sennin Gyoretsu (procession)
was amazing, the atmosphere - breathtaking. I feel
truly blessed to have been present for such a celebration!
It broke my heart to think that this exotic treasure
had been sitting here the whole time we were in
Americanized Tokyo. We’ve vowed to spend as much
time away from the city as possible, next time ‘round.
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