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Impressive photographer Iori Takano (Twitter, Instagram) focuses her camera lens on the striking seasonal scenery and vibrant natural color found across Japan, with a particular focus on shots that show off the sky. Her latest set of photos is garnering praise definitely fits that theme, but is garnering attention for just how much it looks like it was lifted out of a gorgeously created anime.
For these breathtaking photos, Takano traveled to Wakayama prefecture's Koyasan, a mountain known for its temples dedicated to Shingon Buddhism. Pictured in them is the head temple of Kongobuji, and Takano's timing of the photos makes the already gorgeous sight of the temple in falling snow seem out of this world.
Source: @_iori_xx21
Source: @_iori_xx21
Source: @_iori_xx21
Takano says she didn't retouch the photos, but used a strobe light for the first two. The third in particular is being praised for how the pictures give off an eerie but majestic atmosphere, with the seemingly brush-painted temple lanterns lighting up the night. Several comments from impressed Twitter users compare the photos to hit anime and manga Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, saying the temple would be where you go to battle a demon.
For more awesome photos of Japan, be sure to follow Takano on Twitter and Instagram--here's a few of her outstanding shots below.