The Yomeimon Gate,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

The Yomeimon Gate,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

The Yomei Gate seen from the sanshinko. The steel lantern to the right of the staircase was donated by Date Masamune. Above the stairs to the right is the lotus lantern donated by the Netherlands and a bell presented by the King of Korea. The Kamijinko is seen at the right edge built in Azekura style. The eaves have sculptures of a white and black elephant based on the rough draft by Kano Tanyu.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number13‐23‐0]

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