The Yomeimon Gate,Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

The front of the Yomei gate. In the centre is a panel with callography by Emperor Omizuo. The upper tier is covered with carved dragons, and the lower tier is covered with sculptures of Chinese lions. The Zuishin statues are placed in the walls to the right and left. The corridors are divided by red-painted pillars, and flowers and birds are carved in the upper panel and waterfowl in the lower panel.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:Tamamura Kozaburo, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number11‐11‐0]