Nikko. Shinto priests watch and bow as the omikoshi or residence of the local kami or deity is carried past at Futara-gu Jinga during the Tosho-gu festival.Mikoshi

Four young boys in costume with elaborate head-dresses at the Autumn Festival in the temple grounds

Toshogu Shrine Toshogu grand procession 1 000 samurai procession middle aged man in Edo era samurai costume.

Autumn foliage maple leaves at Ryuzunotaki waterfall

Toshogu Shrine Toshogu grand procession 1 000 samurai procession middle aged men in Edo era samurai armor costume

Toshogu shrine Toshogu grand procession 1 000 samurai procession Edo era costumes samurai armor

Toshogu shrine Toshogu grand procession 1 000 samurai procession boys about 12 years old in Edo era costumes headresses of zodiac signs crowds watching.

Toshogu Shrine Toshogu grand procession 1 000 samurai procession men in Edo era costume carry temple drum through crowd of onlookers

Grand procession of Toshogu shrine 1 000 man samurai procession man in costume of Edo era high official on horseback being lead by others in costume one holding a parasol with crowds watching.

Grand procession of Toshogu shrine 1 000 man samurai procession man in costume of Edo era high official on horseback being lead by others in costume.

Rushing water and autumn colours at Ryuzunotaki waterfall colors

A traditional dagashiya penny candy store selling masks and toys with elementary student boys and girls in yellow school beretssweet shop