If you've watched Memoirs of a Geisha, there is a scene where Zhang Zhi Yi is running through a series of gates after stealing the green destiny sword or something like that. These gates are located n Kyoto. I suspect that the colors of the gates were heightened because walking through them they appeared worn over time.
On the way to the gates there are a series of shrines which you can make prayers at and place donations.
My nephew and niece washing their hands before entering the temple
One of the walls where people can leave their prayers
The path through the gates is approximately 4km long and will take you about 2 hours to move through since it is all uphill. The heat was brutal that day so my family and I opted for ice cream instead.
At one point the path diverges into two but they don't go very far before they reunite.
This is the reverse view. I believe the etchings are records of groups that have passed through the gates. It was a pretty interesting place to visit and I'm disappointed I didn't get to see the whole thing. I would definitely like to come back during the winter, spring, or fall and go through the entire path.
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