White Tiger tower, Kyoto

Sun, September 7, 2014, by
Most of the Shinto shrines in Japan are built according to several common shrine styles, but there are some remarkable exceptions, like the Kyoto Heian Jingu, dedicated to Emperor Kanmu and Emperor Komei.

The shrine's architecture was designed to be a replica of the old Imperial palace from the Heian period. Photographed here is one of its two towers, named Byakko-ro, the "White Tiger tower".

Byakko-ro (White Tiger Tower), Heian Shrine, Kyoto
EXIF info:

Nikon D700
Lens: 24-70mm F/2.8G
Focal Length: 48mm
Aperture: F/4.5
Shutter Speed: 1/800s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 1000


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