12th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Japanese religious ceremony in Kyoto

Kyoto is home to hundreds of temples and shrines and there are often religious ceremonies being performed. This image captures the moment as a parade of men in traditional dress pass down the street on the way to a ceremony.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2014
Date Uploaded: 11.2014
Photo Location: Kyoto, Japan
Camera: NIKON D4
Copyright: © Anthony Smith