Japanese temple lit up to mark 700-year history

A Buddhist temple south of Tokyo has enthralled visitors with a colorful display of lights to celebrate its 700-year history. Yugyoji Temple in the city of Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, was built in 1325.

It teamed up with a local chamber of commerce to organize the illumination event. When a temple bell tolled late on Saturday afternoon, LED lights came on, casting decorative patterns onto the main hall and along the pathway to it.

A ginkgo tree, towering more than 20 meters high, was also lit up, making its yellow leaves glow gold. The tree is also said to be 700 years old.  The light show is on between 4:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. through December 14.