Shinto srine at Nikko, a place old in history,
and famous for its shrines, as for its momiji, or maples. An excursion
group from the same ryokan, or inn, climbing the steps. The young woman
on the right is a miko or shrine-maiden, in her traditional orange
hibakama. The miko are present at religious services as assistants
to the priests, and perform sacred dances.
"There, where my maiden priests are met together ..."
