Two women were beginning to descend the steps of Hie Jinja Shrine
Hie Jinja Shrine is located on a hill floating among buildings, and its precincts are quiet as if the bustle of the city is a lie. The shrine used to be the highest shrine in the area, glaring down on the surrounding area, but times have changed and it is now surrounded by buildings taller than the hill. The glowering god is now looked down upon.
Although not as tall as the surrounding buildings, it is difficult to climb the stairs to the top where the main shrine is located, so an escalator is provided. If I could go up and down the stairs by myself instead of taking the escalator, I might be able to experience a little of the feeling that people in the past had at Hie Shrine. When I came to the stairs, I saw a couple of women who had finished praying also going down the stairs.
| Nov 2012 IN THE CITY TOKYO | |
| HILL NAGATACHO SHRINE STAIRWAY |
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PHOTO DATA
No
7031
Shooting Date
Oct 2012
Posted On
November 29, 2012
Modified On
October 28, 2023
Place
Nagatacho, Tokyo
Genre
Street Photography
Camera
OLYMPUS PEN E-P2
Lens
M.ZUIKO DIGITAL ED 14-42MM
