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

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

The tomb of the Seventh Shogun Ietsugu which was located to the north of Bunshoin. The Chokugaku Gate had bronze roof tiles and was cornered with Chinese-style bargeboards, and the sides have Chinese-style gates with four legs in chidori bargeboards. Dragon carvings can be observed on the pillars. The size of the gates can be seen from comparison with the two women standing in the centre of the photo.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number4‐1‐0]

Chumon,the middle gate,of yushoin's burial ground at shiba zojoji temple

Chumon,the middle gate,of yushoin's burial ground at shiba zojoji temple

The English caption reads Bronze gate and tomb of Ietsugu. The Seventh Shogun Ietsugu was the son of Ienobu. He became Shogun at the age of five and died of an illness at the age of eight. His tomb was built next to the tomb of his father in Bunshoin.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number4‐3‐0]

Basins of bunshoin's burial ground at shiba zojoji temple

Basins of bunshoin's burial ground at shiba zojoji temple

Two water basins to purify hands before worship. The pillar and roof of the structures protecting the basins from rain and dew are lavishly built. The magnificent size can be observed from comparison with men standing under the building.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number4‐2‐0]

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

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

The caption reads temple in Shiba of Tokyo in English, but this is the Shikiri Gate of the Bunshoin (enshrining the tomb of the 6th Shogun Ienori) within the premises of Zojoji Temple in Shiba. The atmosphere at the entrance of the tomb can be observed. The guard still wears a mage (hair worn by men in a pony tail).==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number3‐23‐0]

Sacred Fountain (Suibansha),Zojiji Temple,Shiba

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]

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

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]

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

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]

The Sanmon Gate,Shiba Zojoji Temple

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]

The precincts of Zojoji Temple,Shiba

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]

The General's tomb,Zojoji Temple,Shiba

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]

The General's tomb,Zojoji Temple,Shiba

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]

Chokugaku gate of Bunshoin Mausoleum at Shiba Zojoji Temple

Chokugaku gate of Bunshoin Mausoleum at Shiba Zojoji Temple

The Chokugaku Gate of the Bunshoin, which is the tombplace of the Shogun Tokugawa Ienobu. Two boys stand in front of the Gate, and the one at the back is bald and wears a surplice.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number42‐49‐0]

Inside of chokugakumon gate of bunshoin's burial ground at shiba zojoji temple

Inside of chokugakumon gate of bunshoin's burial ground at shiba zojoji temple

A photo of the Chokugaku Gate from the interior of Bunshoin, which is the tomb place of the sixth Shogun Ienobu. Carvings of Chinese phoenix are done between the main and front pillars.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:F. Beato, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number36‐21‐0]

Hall of worship of bunshoin's burial ground at siba zojoji temple

Hall of worship of bunshoin's burial ground at siba zojoji temple

The tomb of the 6th Shogun Ienobu.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number24‐31‐0]

The General's tomb,Zojoji Temple,Shiba

The General's tomb,Zojoji Temple,Shiba

The tomb of the seventh Shogun Ienobu, the middle gate of the worship hall of the Bunshoin.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number24‐19‐0]

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

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

Bunshoin, the tomb of the sixth Shogun Tokugawa Ienobu. The man in the centre bowing down seems to be a samurai. The men on both sides are probably servants.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number12‐5‐0]