This is it--the place where we will host our wedding!  We decided to have a traditional Japanese wedding.  The shrine is situated in an oasis of trees in central Kobe.   
Happy New
Year!, 2004

Rae in Kimono, Japanese Family, and the Sumihara Temple
School Life
Coming Soon...
Minatogawa Shrine
Lots of pics of our wedding site. Scheduled for May 15, 2004
Trip to Wakayama
Forest, Beaches, Temple Stay, Gardens and
Former Residence of the Japanese
Royal Family.  (Lots of Great Japanese Art)
Minatogawa Shrine
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Main Building, weddings and other ceremonies are held in the main shrine on the left. 
Fountain, Visitors often wash their hands here before making offerings at the main shrine.  This is especially common during New Year's.
More shots of the shrine.
Walkway leading up to the main shrine. Notice the vendors selling hot cakes and takoyaki (octopus coated in batter).
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