The path to the Enlightenment is winding but rich of surprises.

Main entrance to Toyokuni Shrine, Kyoto

Main entrance to Toyokuni Shrine, Kyoto

Mizuya Sharine, Nara

Paths out of Mizuya Shrine, Nara

Inside Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima island

Through the wooden corridors of Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima island

Inside Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima island

Low tide at Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima island

The greatest Buddha (Siddhārtha Gautama) of Nara

The greatest Buddha (Siddhārtha Gautama) of Nara

View on Kyoto from Kiyomizu-dera Temple

View on Kyoto from the uphill Kiyomizu-dera Temple

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