I recently took a trip to the nearby town of Tsuwano. Unfortunately, it was a grey and drizzly day, turning a pretty little town with quaint streets and streams of golden carp into a bit of a miserable place. Tsuwano is one of many towns in Japan people refer to as a ‘little Kyoto’. Like its big brother, it boasts a luminous tunnel of red Tori gates, gradually winding their way to a Buddhist temple. Tsuwano’s are not really comparable to the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto (see my blog post here), they are like a tribute act- fun to see, but just not the same. Still, they brightened a drab day, the rain even providing umbrellas as props.
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Geoff February 21, 2012
That is a stunning image with all the red.
winegums February 22, 2012
Thank you! It’s one of those things its hard to take a bad photo of! You can’t really go wrong with such vibrant colour and natural framing.
Rebecca February 21, 2012
Fantastic color and composition!
winegums February 22, 2012
Thanks! Its one of those things that its hard to take a bad photo of 🙂 By the way thanks for the versatile blogger award! I will blog about is soon- I’m quite behind 🙂
mimo February 21, 2012
such a joyful image!! great colors
winegums February 22, 2012
Thanks! One of the few time that rain has made things more colourful! By the way your new 365 is amazing so far!
Kedar Joyner February 21, 2012
“Little Kyoto” — I love it. Great picture!
winegums February 22, 2012
Thank you!- for the like and the tweet. I really do appreciate it!
There really are lots of little Kyoto’s! I’m starting to think you just need a temple and some old looking streets 🙂 Maybe they should start them in other countries, like China Town. Have you been?
Kedar Joyner February 22, 2012
I’ve never been, but I would love to. I’ve always wanted to see the Studio Ghibli museum in Tokyo. Someday hopefully, eh? 😀 I’m so jealous of your travels!
marinachetner February 21, 2012
great image! really really like it!
winegums February 22, 2012
Thanks 🙂 It was one of those times when it is hard to take a bad photo! Such amazing colour!
Bronnie February 21, 2012
one of my faves I think!
winegums February 22, 2012
Thank youuu! Maybe, we could have it on the wall? 🙂
D December 10, 2013
Nice, colorful photo but I cheerfully disagree with your comparison! .I love the shrine at Tsuwano…far less crowded than Fushimi Inari and the view at the top is wonderful with the red torii in the distance .In fact, I love the entire sleepy town and often stay overnight – visiting during the week is more tranquil than on a weekend.
winegums December 31, 2013
I do enjoy Tsuwano 🙂 On that particular day it was very rainy and that marred things a little. It is a wonderful place. Have you been to the horse archery festival that they host there?