Sugimoto-dera Stairs

These stairs lead to Sugimoto-dera in Kamakura. Sugimoto-dera was established in 734 making it the oldest temple in Kamakura. However the buildings are not that old. It is located east of Kamakura and away from most tourists.

This picture was published in The Japan Times on October 13, 2006.

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mcmillend says:

nicely composed shot! and love the green on the steps.

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Jon . says:

Incredible photo. It really gives you a sense of being there and being awed by the sight. Excellent.

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only1tanuki says:

I Love Sugimotodera! This is a Wonderful Shot!
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mkyg [deleted] says:

awesome moss...
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

little-wings says:

Lovely contrast of the overgrown stairs with the crispnss of the white banners
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

serni says:

senzational photo!
lovely colors, nice perspective;
love the white/black/green combination :-)
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Mowling says:

Stunning, this shot is perfect.
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Ms Ladyred says:

Nice compe..love the perspective .... (4 Aces)
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' Toshio ' says:

Wonderful shot!! Kamakura is one of my favorite places!!

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stephcarter says:

Great shot! It does give you a sense of being there. I wish I knew what the signs said!
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Uncle Foto says:

ei okei
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Piulet says:

Great shot and interesting comment...
...but I'd like to know kanji... :)

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love that japanese characters all around welcome the guest of the shrine!
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Rod Monkey says:

Wow, love the greens

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Joe Pineapples says:

Great choice of subject and perfect angle!

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Fagu says:

wonderful!!!!

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giamarie says:

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nice nice nice
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DesertNana aka majamom says:

sSTUPENDOUS CAPTURE!!

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Joits says:

the perspective you captured here is amazing!

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hhsc/Greg says:

Wonderful!!!

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billadler says:

What an interesting photograph! Great depth and color, too.

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I wanna go there!!!!!
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NeiK85 [deleted] says:

Lovely old stairs and such a wonderful shot!

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'Apu' says:

Awesome!!!! Well taken....

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in2photography says:

This is simply wonderful!! I love the moss on the stairs - great perspective!
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mtyto says:

Thanks for all the views, comments and favourites. I really appreciate it. This picture was published in The Japan Times on October 13, 2006.
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true2source says:

Lovely, really lovely.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

ChuckTofu says:

Wow, I guess I'll add my "bravo" too because I totally love climbing the long stairs to peace and harmony :)
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NatashaP says:

Fantastic shot!
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K2D2vaca says:

Beautiful. Absolutely perfect.
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mrbrock21 says:

wow this is a wonderful shot....i love the greens and perspective!!!
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I like the wear on the treads....must have taken millions of footsteps to wear away the stone like that.
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Sacred & beautiful
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Linda Captura !!!

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are they stairs to hell??????
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Sugimoto-dera Stairs

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