The Kamijinko (sacred storehouse) and second gate,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

The Kamijinko (sacred storehouse) and second gate,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

From the Front Gate if Nikko Toshogu, from left, the Wash basin, Bronze Torii, Rinzo and Kamijinko. The Kamijinko to the right corner is built Azekura style, and it has carvings of two white and black elephants with a rough draft drawn by Kano Tanyu. Many lanterns donated by warlords line up in front.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number37‐57‐0]

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