Located at the south gate of Shimogamo Shrine, I almost missed Kawai Jinja. I'm glad I found it. I was there, almost alone, around 7AM on a cold December morning. Frost covered the tops of the shrine's buildings and I could see my breath moving in and out, almost like in a trance. The combination of reds, greens and golds was beautiful, and especially the gold of the lanterns grabbed my attention as they combined with the snow up high.
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Early morning at Kawai Jinja Shrine
Kyoto shrine was quiet and serene in the morning light
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