Myoryuji is also known as “Ninja Temple”, having earned this nickname because of its many deceptive defenses such as hidden chambers and stairs, completely unexpected and reversible trap-like doors and floors as well as secret tunnels and escape pits.

A photo taken along the approach to Myoryuji (also known as “Ninja Temple”) in Kanazawa, Japan. I was standing just outside Gannenji Temple when shooting this. © 2015 Norbert Woehnl Photography.

Shot with Mamiya 6 and 50mm f/4 lens on Fujicolor Pro 400H medium-format film.
Scanned by Carmencita Film Lab.

写真の撮影場所：石川県・金沢市・妙立寺