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The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

Chokugaku Gate is viewed from the northeast, outside Yushoin Mausoleum. Dragons are engraved on the gateposts. Many photographs were taken of these dragons because of their excellent craftsmanship, and many still remain. A Buddhist priest is posing in front of the gate to add to a solemn atmosphere.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:Usui Shuzaburo, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number94‐35‐0]

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The bell tower at Yushoin,Zojoji Temple,Shiba

Chokugaku Gate, the main entrance to the mausoleum of the 7th Shogun Tokugawa Ietsugu, and the bell tower are viewed from the south. There are carvings of dragons on the gateposts. The most opulent of the Tokugawa mausoleums at Zojoji Temple, it was the last built exclusively as a mausoleum. Subsequent shoguns were enshrined in existing mausoleums in accordance with the wishes of the 8th Shogun Yoshimune.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number93‐5‐0]

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The Chokugaku-mon Gate seen from the middle gate to the tomb of Yusho-in,Zojoji Temple,Shiba Tokyo

This photograph of the front corridor was taken from a location closer to the Hall of Worship than #4163. The floor on the corridors to the right, left and front are paved in shihansekijiki (square stone) style. There are no walls between the columns. Beautiful decorations in addition to the hollyhock, the Tokugawa family crest, are visible on the tie beams.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number93‐4‐0]

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Sacred Fountain (Suibansha),Zojiji Temple,Shiba

The front part of the main mausoleum of the 6th Shogun Ienobu (Bunshoin) is viewed from the northeast. Passing through Chokugaku Gate, visitors saw Mizuya and Idoyakata on the left, the bell tower on the right, and the Middle Gate with corridors on both sides. The Middle Gate was connected to the Hall of Worship behind it by a corridor.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number87‐15‐0]

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The five-story stone pagoda,Zojoji Temple,Shiba

This is the stone tower next to the Middle Gate of the Okuin Mausoleum of 2nd Shogun Tokugawa Hidetada (Taitokuin). From the height of the women next to it, the tower appears to be about five meters tall. Visible on the far left is part of the fence surrounding the wooden pagoda built by Hidetada.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number85‐34‐0]

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The curtain gate to the tomb in Bunsho-in,Zojoji Temple,Shiba

The Shikiri Gate dividing the Hall of Worship and the inner shrine at Bunshoin Mausoleum is seen from the Hall of Worship. This is Mukaikaramon, a four-legged gate with one opening and a copper-tiled roof. A fence stretched to both sides of the gate, connecting the corridors of Karamon Gate to the Hall of Worship. The fence stretches about 140 metres around the main hall and the Hall of Worship.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:A. Farsari, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number82‐30‐0]

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The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

This was taken at a point closer to the gate than #4787. The roof visible on the left is that of the mizuya (washing place). The structure visible through the gate is the idoyakata (well). The height of the trees indicates that this photograph was taken later than #4787.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:A. Farsari, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number81‐12‐0]

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The middle gate to Haiden (sanctuary) of the Okuno-in of Bunsho-in,Zojoji Temple,Shiba

The stone stairs and Karamon Gate leading to the inner shrine of Yushoin Mausoleum are viewed from just inside Shikiri Gate (#4162). After that, a visitor sees the Hall of Worship, then the stairs and bronze lanterns visible in #2641, and then the pagoda in the interior.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:Tamamura Kozaburo, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number80‐32‐0]

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The Chokugaku-mon Gate (with Emperor's framed calligraphy) seen from the middle gate of Yusho-in,Zojoji Temple,Shiba

This is a view of the Karamon Gate at the Hall of Worship in the mausoleum from the inside. The area in front of the pillars on both sides is the front corridor. This photograph portrays some of the splendid interior decoration of the mausoleum. The stone lanterns donated by feudal lords stand solemnly outside the Chokugaku Gate in the centre.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number80‐31‐0]

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The curtain gate to the tomb in Bunsho-in,Zojoji Temple,Shiba

The Shikiri Gate dividing the Hall of Worship and the inner shrine at Bunshoin Mausoleum is seen from the Hall of Worship. The inner shrine was designed in a straight line from this gate all the way up to the pagoda in the deepest part of the mausoleum. Later, the tombs of the 12th Shogun Ieyoshi and 14th Shogun Iemochi were added, but the location of the inner shrine remained the same.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:Tamamura Kozaburo, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number80‐30‐0]

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The General's tomb,Zojoji Temple,Shiba

This is the gate in front of the pagoda of the 9th Shogun Tokugawa Ieshige (Shunshinin). No new mausoleums were constructed after the 8th Shogun Yoshimune, so the okuin (inner shrine) of Shunshinin was attached to that of Yushouin. This is the northernmost mausoleum at Zojoji Temple built for the Tokugawa shoguns.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:Tamamura Kozaburo, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number80‐33‐0]

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The Sanmon Gate,Shiba Zojoji Temple

This mukaikarahafu style gate is located just past Chokugaku Gate, the entrance to the mausoleum. There were corridors on both sides and a front corridor that led to the shrine. Three bronze lanterns donated by feudal lords stood on each side.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:R. Stillfried, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number78‐29‐0]

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The Sanmon Gate,Shiba Zojoji Temple

This is the bronze gate in front of the pagoda in the deepest part of Bunshoin Mausoleum. Two dragons, once ascending and one descending, are cast on the panels on the walls on both sides of the gate. Gates were built for the tombs of five shoguns in the north mausoleum, but this is the only one made of bronze. The gate survived the air raids of 1945 and currently is the gate to the restored Tokugawa family tomb.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:R. Stillfried, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number78‐30‐0]

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Sacred Fountain (Suibansha),Zojiji Temple,Shiba

The Mizuya (water basin) in front of Yushoin Mausoleum is viewed from the Karamon (Chinese style) Gate. It is located on the left beyond Chokugaku Gate. There is a well to the right of the area depicted in the photograph. The many copper lanterns donated by feudal lords reveal the shogun's power.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:R. Stillfried, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number78‐26‐0]

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The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

Chokugaku Gate is viewed from the southeast. Over 60 stone lanterns dedicated by feudal lords line the right side of the gate, showing the power wielded by the Shogunate. In front of them is Niten Gate, the only structure of Yushoin Mausoleum existing to this day.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:R. Stillfried, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number78‐25‐0]

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Chokushimon Gate at the Tokugawa tomb,Zojoji Temple,Shiba

This is the entrance gate to the Hall of Worship beyond Chokugaku Gate of Yushoin Mausoleum. The doors are open, and the front corridor is visible. However, the fence indicates that people are not allowed to enter. The man kneeling down at the foot of the stairs seems to be a successful merchant.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:Tamamura Kozaburo, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number68‐4‐0]

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Shiba Zojoji Temple

Chokugaku Gate, the main entrance to the mausoleum of the 7th Shogun Tokugawa Ietsugu, and the bell tower are viewed from the south. There are carvings of dragons on the gateposts. The most opulent of the Tokugawa mausoleums at Zojoji Temple, it was the last built exclusively as a mausoleum. Subsequent shoguns were enshrined in existing mausoleums in accordance with the wishes of the 8th Shogun Yoshimune.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:Usui Shuzaburo?, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number65‐38‐0]

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The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

Chokugaku Gate at Yushoin Mausoleum, located outside the Hall of Worship, is viewed from the southeast. Although probably staged, the photograph depicts a man kneeling on the stone steps and a Buddhist monk touching the gatepost engraved with dragons. It is said that the stone lanterns donated by the feudal lords numbered more than one thousand.The same photo and caption as [Cabinet Number96‐42‐0]（ID 4867）.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images)

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The precincts of Zojoji Temple,Shiba

The stone stairs and Karamon Gate leading to the Okuin Hall of Worship at Bunshoin Mausoleum are viewed from a point just beyond Shikiri Gate. The copper lanterns on the left were donated by feudal lords. Engraved on the lanterns are the words In front of Bunshoin, October 24, 1712. This is the date of the death of 6th Shogun Tokugawa Ienobu.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number64‐1‐0]

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The treasure tower,Zojoji Temple,Shiba

This is the tomb of the 7th Shogun Tokugawa Ietsugu in the inner shrine at Yushoin Mausoleum. The Tokugawa tombs are made of various materials. The tomb of the 2nd Shogun Hidetada was made of wood, then bronze was used for that of the 4th Shogun Ietsuna. This was continued up to the 6th Shogun Ienobu, then changed to stone for the 7th Shogun Ietsugu and subsequent generations up to the 14th Shogun Iemochi.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:F. Beato, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number62‐12‐0]

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The General's tomb,Zojoji Temple,Shiba

This is the entrance gate located in the centre area, just beyond Chokugaku Gate of Yushoin Mausoleum. Like Bunshoin, there are corridors on both sides of the gate. The only difference between the two mausoleums is the decoration of the hanasama (transom) along the corridors.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:F. Beato, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number62‐9‐0]

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The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

This view of Chokugakumon on the left and mizuya (washing area) on the right and was taken from the northwest corner of the precinct in front of the Hall of Worship. Many copper lanterns were installed along the fence. At the Tokugawa mausoleums, stone lanterns were placed outside the gate and copper lanterns inside.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:F. Beato, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number62‐8‐0]

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The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

As the name Chokugakumon ( gate with an imperial inscription ) implies, there is a plaque with the word Yushoin written by Emperor Nakamikado. The gate, which is decorated with opulent carvings similar to the dragons on the gateposts, was destroyed along with other mausoleum buildings in the Tokyo air raid of March 10, 1945.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:F. Beato, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number62‐10‐0]

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The bell tower at Yushoin,Zojoji Temple,Shiba

This is Chokugaku Gate (right) and the bell tower of Yushoin Mausoleum. The front precinct of the Tokugawa mausoleums were laid out with the bell tower to the left and the mizuya and idoyakata (well) to the right when facing the gate. The bell tower survived the fires caused by an American air raid on March 10, 1945 but unfortunately burned to the ground during an air raid on May 25 the same year.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number61‐3‐0]

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The bell tower at Yushoin,Zojoji Temple,Shiba

Chokugaku Gate, the main entrance to the mausoleum of the 7th Shogun Tokugawa Ietsugu, and the bell tower are viewed from the south. There are carvings of dragons on the gateposts. The most opulent of the Tokugawa mausoleums at Zojoji Temple, it was the last built exclusively as a mausoleum. Subsequent shoguns were enshrined in existing mausoleums in accordance with the wishes of the 8th Shogun Yoshimune.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number53‐42‐0]

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The General's tomb,Zojoji Temple,Shiba

This is the Middle Gate of the okuin (inner shrine) of Bunshoin Mausoleum. One of the doors is opened here so that the pagoda where the shogun's body is laid to rest can be seen. The tomb of the shogun was placed at the highest and innermost location on top of the stairs.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number53‐28‐0]

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The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

Chokugakumon is a four-legged gate built in the kirizuma (gabled roof) style with karahafu (undulating bargeboard) in front and back, and a copper roof. The roof visible in the back is that of the bell tower. A see-through fence is built on both sides of the gate. The fence surrounds the front precinct of the Hall of Worship and connects to the right and left corridors of Karamon Gate. It is approximately 190 metres long.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number53‐8‐0]

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The Chokugaku-mon Gate of Yusho-in Reibyo, Zojoji Temple, Shiba

This was taken from a direction exactly opposite that of #4163 and #4712. This photograph reveals the classic style of the Tokugawa mausoleum, with the Chokugakumon and Karamon gates and corridors to the right and left, the Hall of Worship, the connecting room, and the main hall arranged in a straight line.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:Tamamura Kozaburo, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number48‐57‐0]