Jun 14, 2015 - 1 min read

Two Weddings at Tranquil Myohonji

Wonderful surprise at my favorite temple in Kamakura

By Larry Knipfing

Community writer

Lovely bride in white at Myohonji Temple, Kamakura

The other bride in a beautiful red kimono; Myohonji Temple, Kamakura

Couple posing at the temple gate; Myohonji Temple, Kamakura

The large gate has recently been repainted and now looks fresh and picturesque; Myohonji Temple, Kamakura

Time to say goodbye; Myohonji Temple, Kamakura

The leaves were still showing their color in early December; Myohonji Temple, Kamakura

A collection of very old temple stones flanking a golden lotus; Myohonji Temple, Kamakura

Close up on a golden lotus; Myohonji Temple, Kamakura

The bride and groom posing shoulder to shoulder; Myohonji Temple, Kamakura

Myohonji has always been one of my favorite temples in Kamakura. One reason is that most people don't know about it. The second is that it is just a short walk from Kamakura Station. The third is its beauty. The walk up to this tranquil temple through a beautiful thick forest has the feel of Kyoto to it. I often visit the temple, and imagine my surprise last time I was there (December 2014) to find not only one, but two traditional wedding shoots in progress. This is the only time I have experienced this at Myohonji, and what a delight it was!

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Larry Knipfing

By Larry Knipfing

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Sherilyn Siy

Sherilyn Siy 4 years ago

Ah, you captured the look of hope right there.

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Lester Goh

Lester Goh 9 years ago

Wow!, did you ask them to if you could shoot for them? The photos look incredible - just like actual wedding shots!

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