If you are in Japan in autumn or spring, I recommend looking into special nighttime illumination events that temples and shrines may put on. They use strategically placed lights to illuminate the entire complex in a way that is very beautiful. I made the spontaneous decision to go to Kiyomizu-Dera one night, and Toji Temple the next night and wanted to share the pictures I took. 🙂
1) Kiyomizu-Dera (They shoot a searchlight into the sky for the picture)
2) Pagoda at Kiyomizu-Dera
3) Pagoda at Toji Temple
4) Building at Toji Temple
5) Pagoda reflected off pond and surrounding garden, Toji Temple
6) One more building at Toji Temple
by BradleyMJang
AloJapan.com