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New Year's Eve bell-ringing rehearsal at Kyoto temple

Monks ring a giant bell at Chion-in temple in Kyoto on Dec. 27, 2025, in a rehearsal for a bell-ringing ritual on New Year's Eve.

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New Year's Eve bell-ringing rehearsal at Kyoto temple

Monks ring a giant bell at Chion-in temple in Kyoto on Dec. 27, 2025, in a rehearsal for a bell-ringing ritual on New Year's Eve.

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Chion-in Temple

Chion-in Temple==Date:c. 1880, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown ,Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images [Institution Catalog Number:6874]

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Water Polo Competition in Paris 2024 FA

Strasbourg’s Marco CHION competes during the France Championship 3rd place water polo match between Pay d’Aix and Strasbourg at the Aquatic Centre in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on May 8, 2024. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rehearsal of New Year's Eve bell-ringing at Kyoto temple

A giant bell is rung by monks at Chion-in temple in Kyoto on Dec. 27, 2023, in a rehearsal for a bell-ringing ceremony on New Year's Eve.

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Rehearsal of New Year's Eve bell-ringing at Kyoto temple

A giant bell is rung by monks at Chion-in temple in Kyoto on Dec. 27, 2023, in a rehearsal for a bell-ringing ceremony on New Year's Eve.

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Rehearsal of New Year's Eve bell-ringing at Kyoto temple

A giant bell is rung by monks at Chion-in temple in Kyoto on Dec. 27, 2023, in a rehearsal for a bell-ringing ceremony on New Year's Eve.

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Rehearsal of New Year's Eve bell-ringing at Kyoto temple

A giant bell is rung by monks at Chion-in temple in Kyoto on Dec. 27, 2023, in a rehearsal for a bell-ringing ceremony on New Year's Eve.

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Rehearsal of New Year's Eve bell-ringing at Kyoto temple

A giant temple bell is rung at Chion-in in Kyoto on Dec. 27, 2022, in a rehearsal for a bell-ringing ceremony on New Year's Eve.

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Rehearsal of New Year's Eve bell-ringing at Kyoto temple

A giant temple bell is rung at Chion-in in Kyoto on Dec. 27, 2022, in a rehearsal for a bell-ringing ceremony on New Year's Eve.

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Rehearsal of New Year's Eve bell-ringing at Kyoto temple

A giant temple bell is rung at Chion-in in Kyoto on Dec. 27, 2022, in a rehearsal for a bell-ringing ceremony on New Year's Eve.

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Rehearsal of New Year's Eve bell-ringing at Kyoto temple

A giant temple bell is rung at Chion-in in Kyoto on Dec. 27, 2022, in a rehearsal for a bell-ringing ceremony on New Year's Eve.

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Rehearsal at Kyoto temple to ring out the old year

KYOTO, Japan - A team of 17 Buddhist priests rings the huge bronze bell at the Chion-in temple in Kyoto on Dec. 27, 2009, in a rehearsal for a New Year's Eve ceremony to sweep away desires accumulated over the course of the year. The bell, which is 3.3 meters high and weighs 70 tons, is one of the three largest temple bells in Japan along with those at Todaiji in Nara and Hokoji in Kyoto.

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Rehearsal at Kyoto temple to ring out the old year

KYOTO, Japan - A team of 17 Buddhist priests rings the huge bronze bell at the Chion-in temple in Kyoto on Dec. 27, 2009, in a rehearsal for a New Year's Eve ceremony to sweep away desires accumulated over the course of the year. The bell, which is 3.3 meters high and weighs 70 tons, is one of the three largest temple bells in Japan along with those at Todaiji in Nara and Hokoji in Kyoto.

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Rehearsal at Kyoto temple to ring out the old year

KYOTO, Japan - A team of Buddhist priests toll the huge bronze bell at the Chion-in temple in Kyoto on Dec. 27 in a rehearsal for the New Year's Eve ceremony to ring out the old year. The bell, which is 3.3 meters high and weighs 70 tons, is one of the three largest temple bells in Japan along with the ones at Todaiji temple in Nara and Hokoji temple in Kyoto.

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Rehearsal at Kyoto temple to ring out the old year

KYOTO, Japan - A team of Buddhist priests toll the huge bronze bell at the Chion-in temple in Kyoto on Dec. 27 in a rehearsal for the New Year's Eve ceremony to ring out the old year. The bell, which is 3.3 meters high and weighs 70 tons, is one of the three largest temple bells in Japan along with the ones at Todaiji temple in Nara and Hokoji temple in Kyoto.

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Chion-in Temple's Main Hall proposed as national treasure

TOKYO, Japan - A cultural council proposed to culture minister Atsuko Toyama on April 19 that Chion-in Temple's Main Hall in Kyoto be designated a national treasure.

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Chion-in Temple's Sammon gate proposed as national treasure

TOKYO, Japan - A cultural council proposed to culture minister Atsuko Toyama on April 19 that Chion-in Temple's Sammon, a two-story gate in Kyoto, be designated a national treasure. The Sammon is the largest existing two-story, dual-layered gate in Japan.

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Rehearsal of New Year's Eve bell-ringing at Kyoto temple

A rehearsal is held at Chion-in temple in Kyoto on Dec. 27, 2021, for a bell-ringing ceremony on New Year's Eve.

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Rehearsal of New Year's Eve bell-ringing at Kyoto temple

A rehearsal is held at Chion-in temple in Kyoto on Dec. 27, 2021, for a bell-ringing ceremony on New Year's Eve.

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Rehearsal of New Year's Eve bell-ringing at Kyoto temple

A rehearsal is held at Chion-in temple in Kyoto on Dec. 27, 2021, for a bell-ringing ceremony on New Year's Eve.

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Rehearsal of New Year's Eve bell-ringing at Kyoto temple

A rehearsal is held at Chion-in temple in Kyoto on Dec. 27, 2021, for a bell-ringing ceremony on New Year's Eve.

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Rehearsal at Kyoto temple to ring out the old year

A team of 17 Buddhist priests rings the huge bronze bell at Chion-in Temple in Kyoto on Dec. 27, 2015, in a rehearsal for a New Year's Eve ceremony to sweep away worldly desires accumulated over the course of the year. The bell cast in 1636, which is 3.3 meters high, 2.8 meters in diameter and weighs 70 tons, is one of the largest temple bells in Japan along with those at Todaiji in Nara and Hokoji in Kyoto. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rehearsal at Kyoto temple to ring out the old year

A team of 17 Buddhist priests rings the huge bronze bell at Chion-in Temple in Kyoto on Dec. 27, 2015, in a rehearsal for a New Year's Eve ceremony to sweep away worldly desires accumulated over the course of the year. The bell cast in 1636, which is 3.3 meters high, 2.8 meters in diameter and weighs 70 tons, is one of the largest temple bells in Japan along with those at Todaiji in Nara and Hokoji in Kyoto. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Memorial service for 400th anniv. of feudal tycoon Tokugawa Ieyasu's death

A Buddhist memorial service is held at the Chion-in temple in Kyoto, western Japan, on April 19, 2015, to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the death of Tokugawa Ieyasu, founder of the Tokugawa shogunate that lasted for more than two and a half centuries until 1867. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Rehearsal at Kyoto temple to ring out the old year

KYOTO, Japan - A team of Buddhist priests toll the huge bronze bell at the Chion-in temple in Kyoto on Dec. 27 in a rehearsal for the New Year's Eve ceremony to ring out the old year. The bell, which is 3.3 meters high and weighs 70 tons, is one of the three largest temple bells in Japan along with the ones at Todaiji temple in Nara and Hokoji temple in Kyoto. (Kyodo)

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Rehearsal at Kyoto temple to ring out the old year

KYOTO, Japan - A team of Buddhist priests toll the huge bronze bell at the Chion-in temple in Kyoto on Dec. 27 in a rehearsal for the New Year's Eve ceremony to ring out the old year. The bell, which is 3.3 meters high and weighs 70 tons, is one of the three largest temple bells in Japan along with the ones at Todaiji temple in Nara and Hokoji temple in Kyoto. (Kyodo)

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A beggar in front of a gate

This is one in a series of glass slide photographs. An old man with a bamboo stick and a child are sitting by the gate of a big temple, perhaps Chion-in. The child has a drum, suggesting that he is a kakubeijishi (lion dance) performer.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number98‐21‐0]

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The Great Bell,Chion-in Temple

The big bell of Chion-in Temple is seen from the west side of the bell tower. Men and women in kimono are looking at the bell over the iron fence. Also called Yoshimizu's Bell, this is the largest bronze bell in Japan and was cast at Sanjo-Kamanza foundry in 1636. It is 5.4m high, 2.7m in diameter, 29cm thick, and weighs 7.5 tons. This was taken by British photographer H. G. Ponting in 1904.==Date:1904, Place:Kyoto, Photo:Underwood, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number97‐32‐0]

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Chion-in Temple

Miei-do at Chion-in Temple is viewed looking northeast. The temple's main hall, Miei-do contains the figure of the founder, Honen. The girder and cross beams are about 20m and 16m in length. The single-story irimoya-style building has a tiled roof. It was reconstructed in 1639.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number96‐41‐0]

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The Great Bell,Chion-in Temple

The big bell of Chion-in Temple is seen from west of the bell tower. Also called Yoshimizu's Bell, this is the largest bronze bell cast at Sanjo-Kamanza foundry. It is 5.4m high, 2.7m in diameter, 29cm thick, and weighs 7.5 tons.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:A. Farsari, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number82‐15‐0]

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The naiden (inner sanctuary) of Chion-in Temple

The shumidan and zushi of the Miei-do Hall of Chion-in Temple are viewed from the southwest. The shumidan is done in Zen style, with gild and lacquer, and has a sculpture of a seated Honen (the founder). Miei-do is the main hall of the temple. Its girder and cross beams are about 20m and 16.4m in length. Reconstructed in 1639, it is built in single-story irimoya style with a tiled roof.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:A. Farsari, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number82‐14‐0]

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Maruyama Yaami Hotel

Distant view of the Maruyama Yaami Hotel from the top of the Sanmon Gate at Chion-in Temple, facing southeast. Long stone stairs, the stone bridge over the pond, and abundant nature with tall pines and maple trees are visible in the foreground. Several buildings of the Yaami Hotel stand on the Maruyama hillside, as well as a terrace built on the west side to enjoy the view.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:Tamamura Kozaburo, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number80‐4‐0]

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Images of Buddha in the inner sanctuary at Chion-in Temple

Buddhist statues on the Sanmon Gate of Chion-in Temple. The Buddha is seated in the middle, flanked by Zenzai-doji, Shudatsu-choja, and the 16 Buddhist Saints. Unryu (dragons in clouds) and other motifs are painted on the ceiling. Taken by Tamamura Kozaburo.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number80‐7‐0]

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An image of Buddha at the top of Sanmon Gate Building,Chion-in Temple

Buddhist statues on the Sanmon Gate of Chion-in Temple. The Buddha is seated in the middle, flanked by Zenzai-doji, Shudatsu-choja, and the 16 Buddhist Saints. Unryu (dragons in clouds) and other motifs are painted on the ceiling. This is the largest gate of its kind in Japan, with five bays and three entrances. Built in two-story irimoya style, it has a tiled roof and was erected in 1619 by the second shogun Tokugawa Ietada.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number72‐42‐0]

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The Sanmon Gate of Chion-in Temple

The Sanmon Gate of Chion-in Temple is viewed from the southwest. The tall pine trees south of the gate are slanted due to the wind, and pine logs are scattered about underneath. This is the largest gate of its kind in Japan, with five bays and three entrances. Built in two-story irimoya style, it has a tiled roof and was erected in 1619 by the second shogun Tokugawa Ietada.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:R. Stillfried, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number63‐17‐0]

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Chion-in Temple

Kyozo (Sutra Library) of Chion-in Temple seen from the south side, facing east. The Kyozo was built in 1615. The building style is two story hokei-zukuri with a tiled roof. There are no walls, doors, or windows. This style is called shuchu-shiki (radiating column). Mt. Kacho rises in the background. The roof of the Goei-do is visible on the left.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:R. Stillfried, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number63‐16‐0]

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Chion-in Temple

Miei-do at Chion-in Temple is viewed looking northeast. The temple's main hall, Miei-do contains the figure of the founder, Honen. The temple's main hall, Miei-do contains the figure of the founder, Honen. The girder and cross beams are about 20m and 16m in length. The single-story irimoya-style building has a tiled roof. It was reconstructed in 1639. Mt. Kacho is visible in the back. Taken by Beato.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:F. Beato, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number62‐2‐0]

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The Great Bell,Chion-in Temple

The big temple bell of Chion-in is seen from west of the bell tower, facing east. The kimono-clad man under the bell lifts his arm to touch the bell. A framed tinted photograph is attached to the pillar to the right. Also called Yoshimizu's Bell, this is the largest bronze bell cast at Sanjo-Kamanza foundry. It is 5.4m high, 2.7m in diameter, 29cm thick, and weighs 7.5 tons.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number59‐24‐0]

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Maruyama Yaami Hotel

Distant view of the Maruyama Yaami Hotel from the top of the Sanmon Gate at Chion-in Temple, facing southeast. Long stone stairs, the stone bridge over the pond, and abundant nature with tall pines and maple trees are visible in the foreground. Several buildings of the Yaami Hotel stand on the Maruyama hillside, as well as a terrace built on the west side to enjoy the view.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number57‐11‐2]

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The Great Bell,Chion-in Temple

The big temple bell of Chion-in viewed from west of the bell tower, facing east. Two kimono-clad men stretch their arms under the bell. A framed tinted photograph is attached to the pillar on the right. Also called Yoshimizu's Bell, this is the largest bronze bell cast at Sanjo-Kamanza foundry. It is 5.4m high, 2.7m in diameter, 29cm thick, and weighs 7.5 tons.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number52‐24‐0]

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Images of Buddha in the inner sanctuary at Chion-in Temple

Buddhist statues on the Sanmon Gate of Chion-in Temple. The Buddha is seated in the middle, flanked by Zenzai-doji, Shudatsu-choja, and the 16 Buddhist Saints. Unryu (dragons in clouds) and other motifs are painted on the ceiling. Taken by Tamamura Kozaburo.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number52‐17‐2]

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The Great Bell,Chion-in Temple

The big temple bell of Chion-in is viewed from west of the bell tower, facing east. A vendor is selling tinted framed photographs under the bell. Standing around him are young tourists. Also called Yoshimizu's Bell, this is the largest bronze bell cast at Sanjo-Kamanza foundry. It is 5.4m high, 2.7m in diameter, 29cm thick, and weighs 7.5 tons.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number52‐17‐0]

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Chion-in Temple

Miei-do at Chion-in Temple is viewed looking northeast. The temple's main hall, Miei-do contains the figure of the founder, Honen. The temple's main hall, Miei-do contains the figure of the founder, Honen. The girder and cross beams are about 20m and 16m in length. The single-story irimoya-style building has a tiled roof. It was reconstructed in 1639. Mt. Kacho is visible in the back.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number52‐2‐0]

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Images of Buddha in the inner sanctuary at Chion-in Temple

Buddhist statues on the Sanmon Gate of Chion-in Temple. The Buddha is seated in the middle, flanked by Zenzai-doji, Shudatsu-choja, and the 16 Buddhist Saints. Unryu (dragons in clouds) and other motifs are painted on the ceiling.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number51‐89‐0]

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The naiden of Chion-in Temple

Buddhist statues on the Sanmon Gate of Chion-in Temple. The Buddha is seated in the middle, flanked by Zenzai-doji, Shudatsu-choja, and the 16 Buddhist Saints. Unryu (dragons in clouds) and other motifs are painted on the ceiling. Taken by Tamamura Kozaburo.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:Tamamura Kozaburo, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number48‐112‐0]

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The Sanmon Gate of Chion-in Temple

The Sanmon Gate of Chion-in is viewed from the west. The board south of the gate says Religious Lecture. A rickshaw with a passenger is visible. This is the largest gate of its kind in Japan, with five bays and three entrances. Built in two-story irimoya style, it has a tiled roof and was erected in 1619 by the second shogun Tokugawa Ietada. The word Kachozan on the tablet at the front of the gate is said to be the calligraphy of Emperor Reigen (1654-1732).==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number46‐89‐0]

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Chion-in Temple

The north corridor of Miei-do at Chion-in Temple is seen from the east. The temple's main hall, Miei-do contains the figure of the founder, Honen. The girder and cross beams are about 20m and 16m in length. The single-story irimoya-style building has a tiled roof. It was reconstructed in 1639.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number46‐90‐0]

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Chion-in Temple

.Northeastern view of Chion-in Temple grounds, looking northeast from the southeastern side of Reito Pagoda. The straight stone approach leads to Goei-do (Buddha Sanctuary) of the main hall on the left and the Kyozo (Sutra Library) on the right. A man in Western dress with a cane stands in front of Goei-do. Goei-do was constructed in 1639 in the irimoya style with roof tiles. A pair of stone lanterns is visible in front of the Kyozo.==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number46‐92‐0]

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The Sanmon Gate of Chion-in Temple

The western side of Chion-in Temple Sanmon Gate is seen looking east. There are three rickshaws parked in front, a vendor, and a child. This is the largest gate of its kind in Japan, with five bays and three entrances. Built in two-story irimoya style, it has a tiled roof and was erected in 1619 by the second shogun Tokugawa Ietada. The word Kachozan on the tablet at the front of the gate is said to be the calligraphy of Emperor Reigen (1654-1732).==Date:unknown, Place:Kyoto, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number42‐22‐0]