Further snaps from Daisen-ji

Courtesy of Sir S. Thank the Shinto gods that today I finally bought a new Lumix camerabox, so I'll be fully prepared tomorrow when we return to Daisen to view the autumn leaves in their full splendor!

A cheerful red-capped statue contemplates the day under the shadow of imposing stone.

A purification basin at the entry to Daisen-ji.

Ralph of Gloucester and Miss Ember