theantidote:Kasuga Grand Shrine (by twiga swala)Nara, Japan“The paths that lead to the Kasuga Grand
theantidote:Kasuga Grand Shrine (by twiga swala)Nara, Japan“The paths that lead to the Kasuga Grand Shrine in Nara are lined with an enormous number of mossy Japanese stone lanterns (ishidoro). These lanterns were originally used in Buddhist temples, where they were considered as an offering to Buddha, but started being used in Shinto shrines as well since the Heian Period (8th to 12th centuries). On your way to the shrine, some of the many tame Japanese deer that populate Nara Park will occasionally peek out between the lanterns.” -- source link