Yasaka Pagoda and Kyoto Tower from Higashiyama at night

Snowman outside Yasaka Pagoda

Yasaka Pagoda with snow 3

Yasaka Pagoda with snow 2

Yasaka Pagoda with snow 1

Higashiyama landscape with pagoda and snow

Two-storied pagoda at Enryakuji Temple

I can't recall seeing many two-storied pagodas before, though you can find examples at Daikakuji and Chionin temple. Japan's wooden pagodas usually have three or five levels.

Stone pagoda under the greenery at Enryakuji Temple

Stone pagodas like this are hard make look interesting in a photo, so I decided to experiment with color isolation.

Pagoda, mist, lanterns at Ishiyama Temple

Is it steam? A volcanic vent? Nope! Just misters. Looks great, though. They turn on and off regularly.

Behind the pagoda at Ishiyama Temple

Getting a good shot of this fine pagoda was challenging, partially due to the weather. I think it looks most interesting when it's partially hidden in the trees.

Mist rises below the pagoda at Ishiyama Temple

Mist rises from the depths below the majestic pagoda.

Pagoda and weeping cherry blossom tree at Kurama Temple

Under the pagoda and weeping cherry blossom tree at Kurama Temple

Pagoda and weeping cherry blossom tree under the sun at Kurama Temple

Pagoda and cherry blossoms on opposite side of Osawa Pond

Pagoda rises from behind cherry blossoms at Daikakuji Temple

Cherry blossom petals on the grass with pagoda in background at Daikakuji Temple

Pagoda at Daikakuji Temple

Cherry blossoms and pagoda at Chionin Temple with lens flare

Cherry blossoms and pagoda at Chionin Temple