Tuesday, June 13, 2023

(2897) Osaka 23: Shitennoji 5

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One more of Shitennoji's main buildings, Rokuji Reihaido (六時礼讃堂); various ceremonies are held here six times a day and this is what its name means.  In front of it, on the bridge is a stone stage called Ishibutai (舞台講) used for bugaku (舞楽) classical dance performances. 

(For a bigger version of this picture both in color and black and white, check my "Japan Arekore" set on Flickr).

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