The Guardian Lion

Katsuoji Temple, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

July 10, 2025

A stone komainu guardian lion watches over a cluster of daruma at its feet.

COLLECTIONS

Red Bridge to the Island Pavilion, II

Katsuoji Temple, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

The Benzaiten Pond

Katsuoji Temple, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

Red Bridge to the Island Pavilion

Katsuoji Temple, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

The Katsuoji Gate

Katsuoji Temple, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

First Glimpse of Katsuoji

Katsuoji Temple, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

Roof Ornament Through the Lattice, II

Katsuoji Temple, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

Daruma Through the Lattice, III

Katsuoji Temple, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

Daruma Behind the Lattice

Katsuoji Temple, Minoh, Osaka, Japan