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

The Benzaiten Pond

Katsuoji Temple, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

Red Bridge to the Island Pavilion, II

Katsuoji Temple, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

Daruma Through the Lattice, II

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

Roof Corner Eave, Close

Katsuoji Temple, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

Reflections at the Pond

Katsuoji Temple, Minoh, Osaka, Japan

Red Bridge to the Island Pavilion

Katsuoji Temple, Minoh, Osaka, Japan