Near the Nino-torii (the second gate),Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

Near the Nino-torii (the second gate),Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

Yomei Gate is seen through Karagane Torii, next to Omizuya in the precincts of Toshogu. The first bronze torii gate in Japan, Karagane Torii was built by the third shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu. The building on the left is the Drum Tower, and to the right of it is the building where hanging lanterns are kept. Karamon is partially visible through Yomei Gate.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number90‐38‐0]

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