The Yomeimon Gate,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

The Yomeimon Gate,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

The Yomei Gate from the Hall of Worship at Toshogu. The upper tier of the gate is covered with carved dragons, and the lower tier with carved lions. It is supported by 12 white pillars. The peony carved on the surface of the barge board is magnificent. The walls to the right and left are beautiful. The corridors to the east and west surround the Gohonsha. The roof of the Honchido is seen to the right .==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number10‐2‐0]

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