A Japan Photo per Day

Asakusa Shrine Haiden

Sep 1, 2010 | 24 feedbacks »

Asakusa Shrine is built in the gongen-zukuri style, a complex of three buildings forming an H, with a common roof. This is the Haiden, the “hall of worship” or oratory, a building used for ceremonies and for worshiping the shrine’s kami.

Behind the two Zuijin guardians, I caught a glimpse of the Haiden, the main sanctuary, the most sacred building at a Shinto shrine:

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Asakusa Shrine Haiden, Senso-ji, Tokyo
Asakusa Shrine Haiden, Tokyo

Info:

Nikon D90
Lens: VR 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6G
Focal Length: 26mm
Aperture: F/4
Shutter Speed: 1/60s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 200

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