The image is a close-up of the roof of a traditional Japanese building. The roof is made of wood and has a dark brown color. The top of the building has a pointed roof with a decorative finial on top. The finial is intricately carved with a lion's head in the center. Below the finial, there is a circular emblem with a shield-like design. The background is a clear blue sky. The image is taken from below, looking up at the roof.