Talented photographer wasabitool (Twitter, Instagram) takes absolutely gorgeous pictures of landscapes in Japan, and one glance at his latest work will show that these beautiful scenery shots are recently benefiting from abundant snowfall. In particular, wasabitool's recent photography of Kyoto, already a visually captivating city home to splendid shrines, temples, and gardens, shows how the popular cultural hub of Japan can turn into a winter wonderland.

Take, for example, wasabitool's photography of Kifune Shrine, a quaint shinto shrine found in a mountain village that is charming during any season with its red lantern path and foresty scenery. Every Saturday between January 18th to February 29th, the lanterns light up depending on snowfall. When they do, it makes for a truly breathtaking scene.

Those who brave the cold and ascend its through its famous entrance are rewarded with the beautiful image of the lit-up vermilion lanterns and a haunting but gorgeous snow covered landscape.

Of course, Kyoto offers more than one iconic set of scenery. The "blood ceiling" temple Hosen-in's famous garden view is made all the more iconic under heavy winter snow.

For more even more impressive photography (and sightseeing ideas in Japan), follow wasabitool on (Twitter, Instagram).