The Sounds of Saihoji,
Rainy season

One would be forgiven for assuming that Saihoji is a quiet place. In reality, it is a very lively place. The voices chanting sutras during the morning and evening prayers, the sound of gardeners pruning, the rustling of the trees, and the chirping of birds. Every now and then you hear the sound of monkeys chattering coming from over the mountains. and suddenly you will realize that the temple grounds are full of many different sounds. In this series we would like to share some fragments of the sounds of Saihoji.

Recorded by: HATA Yuya
Directed by: SAKUDO Yu
Produced by: CREATIVE STUDIO GETSUKURO
Photographed by: YAMAGUCHI Teruji
*These photos were with permission.