The Golden Temple Pt 2

 Just another shot of The Golden Temple, a closer view than yesterday. This Temple is formally named Rokuon-ji Temple, but is commonly called  Kinkaku-ji Temple ( The Golden Pavillion). In it's past, it was used as an official guest house by Emperors and other nobility. Gold foil on lacquer covers the upper two floors.

A Traditional Roof Line

This roof line is in stark contrast to the one I posted yesterday. This one is very traditional, with the slightly curved eaves that extend a good distance. The roof is the main feature of a building and can feature all kinds of decoration from the top of the apex to the end of the eaves. Even under the eaves can be decorated. The round ends to the ridges on the roof are also all decorated, and are different from one roof to the next.

I personally found the Japanese buildings fascinating. They are so much more interesting to look at than 99% of our modern day clean cut buildings,and to a textile worker, they are full of inspiration.

A Taste of Japan

How is this for a garden? No, it is not my Sydney suburban garden, but one in Kyoto, Japan. It is part of the Nijo Castle grounds. Nijo Castle was built in 1603 for one of the Shoguns. I was lucky enough to visit the grounds on a recent trip to Japan, where some of the gardens are amazing. Not only the plants, but the architecture and the water features are so different to here in Sydney. More pics to come in the future.