Nikko Daishuin Shrine

Nikko Daishuin Shrine

The Yasha Gate is located in front of the Kara Gate, at the entrance of the Main building of the Daiyuin which is the tomb place of the Shogun, Tokugawa Ieyasu. It is flanked by statues of Yasha, and covered with carvings of peony in brilliant colours, and is also called the peony gate. The back of the Yasha gate from the side of the hall of worship. The same as the photo numbered 26-1.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:Suzuki Shin-ichi, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number41‐4‐0]

Nitenmon gate of nikko daishuin's burial ground

Nitenmon gate of nikko daishuin's burial ground

The Yashamon Gate stands in front of the Karamon Gate, the entrance to the main hall of the Taiyuan Mausoleum where Tokugawa Iemitsu was buried. There are statues of demons (yasha) on both sides of the gate covered with peony flower carvings. This photo captures the back view of the gate as seen from the worship hall.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number37‐40‐0]

Statue of yasha,a demon,at yashamon gate of nikko daishuin temple

Statue of yasha,a demon,at yashamon gate of nikko daishuin temple

There are four statues of Yasha in the Yasha Gate at the tomb of Shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu in Daiyuin. This is the green and blue statue of Bidara to the right. The fence is colored red, and the veranda and boards are covered with carvings of peonies.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:A. Farsari, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number20‐9‐0]

Thunder god of nitenmon gate at nikko daishuin temple

Thunder god of nitenmon gate at nikko daishuin temple

The Niten Gate of Daiyuin enshrining the tomb of the Shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu has a Jikokuten and a Komokuten to the right and left in the front and deities of the wind and thunder at the back. The deity of thunder is painted red, and the deity of wind green.The two are guardians against disaster and misfortune. The expression of the thunder deity boiling with rage is impressive.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number8‐25‐0]

Room of nikko daishuin's burial ground

Room of nikko daishuin's burial ground

Hall of countenance within the Daikenin shrine dedicated to Tokunaga Iemitsu. This photo is a view of the main hall from the hall of worship. To the right and left of the main hall are dragons climbing up and down the water. The Mitsugusoku (three-legged figurines) were dedicated by the Marquis Maeda Toshitsune, brother-in-law of the Shogun.The door to the main hall is closed. The interior of this hall of countenance is covered with gold.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number1‐32‐0]