It is said that, during the full moon nights, seen from the top floor of the Ginkaku-ji "Silver Pavilion", this gigantic but flawless sand cone looks like the reflection of the moon on a quiet pond... Hence the name
Kogetsudai, which means "moon viewing platform". It is also said that
Kogetsudai was made as a Zen representation of Mount Fuji...
But although its original purpose is unclear today, this perfect 2-meters-tall mountain of sand is a spectacle itself, and maybe a way to experience a bit of the pure Zen art...
Kogetsudai, Ginkaku-ji, Kyoto EXIF info:
Nikon Df
Lens: 14mm F/2.8D
Focal Length: 14mm
Aperture: F/7.1
Shutter Speed: 1/2500s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 320