From Mountain to Temple

 

December 1st, 2011, and day 20 of my walk along the Shikoku Pilgrimage begins at the first hint of a lightening sky.

It was not far down from my sleeping spot on the mountain before I reached civilization where a few lights were already on...

A lovely thatched house right next to one of Japan's famous porn vending machines.... maybe not the ancient-modern juxtaposition most often thought of....

The walking pilgrims route to the next temple pretty much follows the rail line, the JR Dosan Line

As was my habit, I stopped in at most shrines I passed.

This one was a Daiyamano Shrine and it was necessary to cross the railway tracks to reach it, a not so uncommon occurrence.

Behind the rather utilitarian worship hall, the honden was protected by a roof. Theer is no information on the shrine history or kami.

There has been no Autumn colour this morning other than some gingko leaves on the ground at the shrine...

There is still some mist in the Niita River valley.....

a small roadside shrine....

and then one final shrine visit before I get into the town and the next temple Iwamoto-ji...

Unfortunately, onece again, I can find no information on the shrine kami or history...

The previous post was on the previous days walk up into the mountains.

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