Ancient Street – Nara
Yesterday I posted about the Azabu district in Tokyo, some photos of modern streets, shopping, traffic and restaurants. Here is an altogether totally different street, a part of the long winding temple road that connects the different parts at the huge Todaiji (東大寺) temple complex in Nara. This street was laid in the middle of the seventh century, and for the last almost 1250 years it has been virtually unchanged. Repairs have been made after earthquakes, civil wars, fires, bombing raids and typhoons, but it looks today just like it must have done more than a millennia ago. I think that being able to share this experience, a man made experience, with the people alive back then is hugely important. I am glad there are places on Earth where we can allowed this shared experience.
WaLking there feeLs Like waLking in a different road..
Have you been there? It’s a time warp place!
I was there last december, unfortunately it wasn’t as sunny
I nevertheless loved the place! The beautiful red maple leaves wow
Too bad! This side of Japan has more days with good weather than days with bad weather… I am lucky to get more chances since I live in Japan. (^-^) I have to go there again in autumn!
Really? Oh I was there at the wrong time there. Next time I’m back in Japan and especially Nara I will try to come on a good day
Lucky you living in Japan haha 