Historical constructions in Kyoto and Nara, ancient capitals of Japan.

*Click a photo to show a non-silhouette photograph. Photographed with Sharp SH901iS mobile phone camera (equivalent to Sharp 903).

Horyuji, Pagoda (end of the 7th century)

Horyuji, "Yumedono" (Octagonal Hall of Dreams) (middle of the 8th century)

Byodoin, "Hououdo" (The Phoenix Pavilion) (1053)

Oh! (Horyuji, "Kongo-rikishi" (guard at the gate)) (beginning of the 8th century)