 | a15. Entrance to Yasaka shrine and Maruyama park (at the end of Shijo dori). |
 | a16. Shrine gate. The orange colour is beautiful. |
 | a17. Place to drink and wash hands. Similar ones are present at every shrine. |
 | a18. Yup! Irina tries to choose a hat. She didn't succeeded though (good ones are way too expensive). |
 | a19. This is the main shrine. At night, all lanterns are lit. |
 | a20. Sacred lantern. Some kind of a donation to gods. |
 | a21. Southern gate of Yasaka shrine. |
 | a22. Roofs are really worth looking at. |
 | a23. People ask for divine help here. See next shot. |
 | a24. The procedure is as follows: put a coin into special box, pull a cord (the bells will chime), clap hands and bow. Don't forget to tell god about your wishes. You see the woman at the left in the end of the prayer. |
 | a25. Trying to do the same. Not really sure what I asked this time. Probably just wanted to say "Thanks" to gods. |
 | b01. Large tree in the Maruyama park. |
 | b02. On the alley leading to Otani shrine. 17 August; the alley is decorated with paper lanterns. |
 | b03. Another fine example of typical roof. Still don't know exactly what it was made of. |
 | b04. Blooming tree, emerald pine and white lanterns - beautiful sight. |
 | b06. Shoes are to be taken off before entering. |
 | b07. I believe this is the actual Otani shrine. Otani was a monk who founded it. |
 | b08. Another view. Note the incense smoke. |
 | b09. Pond with coloured fish in Maruyama park. There are also turtles in it. |
 | b10. Irina seems to be happy. This is the first day, it's morning and sun isn't burning. Yet. |