Large gardens and thick forests are landmarks to several metropolitan areas of Japan. Hidden in these peaceful greens, Japanese tradition unfolds.

Miyajima island, Hiroshima Bay

Temple roof, Miyajima island, Hiroshima Bay

Nanzenji Temple, view from the entrance gate, Kyoto

Nanzenji Temple, girls in traditional Yukata clothes, view from the entrance gate, Kyoto

Ryoan-ji Temple, Kyoto

Covered bridge above tree tops, Ryoan-ji  Temple, Kyoto

Groom at Meiji Jingu Shrine, Tokyo

Waiting groom at Meiji Jingu Shrine, Tokyo

Kinkaku-ji (Rokuon-ji) Zen Buddhist temple, Kyoto

The golden phoenix of Kinkaku-ji (Rokuon-ji) Zen Buddhist temple, Kyoto

Umeo gardens, Tokyo

End of the working day at Umeo gardens, Tokyo

Click to zoom in. This photo series is part of the reportage Japan of mine