The Shrines and temples of Japan

Description: Sketchy type travelogue film with some cultural / historical information. Deer in Nara; history in Nara; history of Nara, one-time capital. Nov 15th, parents accompany children of 3, 5, and 7 year to the family shrine. Description of Shinto, recent development in post-war Japan over shots of temples and shrines. Kamalcura - the Daibutsu, Great Buddha, Shrine maidens in red and white. People visiting temples and shrines. Women bringing children, Toyotomui Hideyoshi’s castle at Osara, built in 1583. Miyajima, stone latern and tsorji in the sea. Vintai Bridge in village of Twakmui; traditional style castle ruins near Mt Asmaa. Kyoto - again commentary on state shinto house by militarist rulers in World War II. Performance of Bugaku, ancient court dances in shrine compound outdoors.