This Gotochi card features the temple of Aizu Sazaedo in the prefecture of Fukushima (Japan). It is a 16,5 m high, three-storied, hexagonal Buddisht pagoda. Built in 1796 it is one of the oldest wooden structures of its kind, but perhaps most notable for its unique double helix-shaped stairway: entering inside and turning to the right-hand side, you'll follow a singular, spiral path that takes you right up to the top and back down again without ever encountering anybody going in the opposite direction.
I got this directly from Japan, inside an envelope with beautiful stamps.
(If you feel curious, you can see all the Gotochi cards here).
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What a beautiful card. I finally see a Gotochi card. Always read the name in Postcrossers' favorite lists.
ReplyDeleteI think they are very expensive to send naked from Japan. That must be one of the reasons why they are difficult to get.
DeleteI love those Gotochi postcards. I have only received a few in the past ten years.
ReplyDeleteI have only got a couple of them, but inside envelopes, like this one. The envelope was very interesting, full of stamps, so I don't mind!
DeleteThat's such a great card! I didn't know about Gotochi cards. I hope I get one someday!
ReplyDeleteI hope so. They are beautiful cards.
DeleteThis is beautiful. I like the idea of not running into anyone going in the opposite direction on the stairs!
ReplyDeleteOh, I really would like to climb those stairs!
DeleteIngenious staircase for a beautiful structure.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I agree.
DeleteFascinating pagoda - a double-helix stairway is truly unique! Gotochis are so much fun to collect. I regret not buying more during my visit. Japan never fails to surprise with its quirky and fascinating finds!
ReplyDeleteMail from Japan is always very interesting!
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