Shoro (Bell House), Horyu-ji Temple, dating from the 7th century and the oldest wooden building in the world, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nara, Kansai (Western Province), Honshu, Japan, Asia

Shoro (Bell Building) and tunnel to Rengeoin Todaimon (Grand East Gate) in Sanjusangendo Temple, Sanjusangendomawari, Kyoto, Honshu, Japan

View of Shoro (Bell Building) in Sanjusangendo Temple, Sanjusangendomawari, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Honshu, Japan

Traditional Shoro (bell tower) surrounded by vivid autumn foliage on Mount Hiei, near the historic Enryaku-ji Temple, Ohara, Kyoto, Honshu, Japan

Iconic red Shoro (bell tower) framed by vivid autumn leaves on Mount Hiei, near the historic Enryaku-ji Temple, Ohara, Honshu, Japan

View of Shoro (Bell Buildig) in Sanjusangendo Temple, Sanjusangendomawari, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Honshu, Japan