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

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]

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

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]

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

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]

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

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]

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]

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

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

The interior of the Chokugaku Gate of the Yushoin, which is the tomb place of the seventh Shogun Ietsugu. Compared to the tomb of Ienobu, the tomb is rather simple, but magnificent carvings inlaid with gold can be seen in great numbers.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:F. Beato, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number36‐22‐0]

The bell tower at Yusho-in,Zojoji Temple,Shiba

The bell tower at Yusho-in,Zojoji Temple,Shiba

Yushoin is the Buddhist name of Ietsugu. The bell tower is photographed from the water basin. The right fore is the Chokugakumon. The details of the pillars with the dragon and the see-through carving can be seen.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number24‐14‐0]