Tōru : PhotoStory

An autumn evening on the night of the full moon. A traveling monk arrives at Rokujō in Kyoto and meets an old man who carries water from the sea.

The old man tells him that the mansion at Rokujō-kawara is what remains of the residence of Minamoto no Tōru, who was senior minister of state.

Explaining why he is carrying brine water in the middle of the capital, the old man says that the garden is a recreation of Shiogama in Mutsu Province.

The old man lists the famous mountains of Kyoto for the monk. Together they enjoy the beautiful moon.

The old man says he is getting carried away. He returns to his work, then vanishes.

It is late at night. The ghost of Minister Tōru appears in the dream of the monk.

They drink together from goblets that reflect the moonlight.

The minister enjoys the amusements of ancient times. Carried away, he dances.

The elegant dancing figure shines in the moonlight.

He enjoys the long autumn night.

Around dawn, the aristocrat returns to the capital of the moon. His face shows his reluctance to leave.