While in Nikko we went to see Tosho-gu, a 17th century shrine. One half of the courtyard was covered in snow - this is high in the mountains so there's not much direct sunshine. Carvings here are (as far as I can ascertain) started the story of the three monkeys who hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil. There's a giant dragon on the ceiling of one of the interior rooms and various ornate temples and whatnot. Pretty boss.
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Sunday, January 13, 2008
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