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Princess Noriko marries son of Izumo-taisha chief priest

IZUMO, Japan - Princess Noriko (R), a daughter of Emperor Akihito's late cousin Prince Takamado, exchanges words with Kunimaro Senge, the eldest son of the chief priest of Izumo-taisha grand shrine, after their wedding ceremony at the shrine's "haiden" hall of worship in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, on Oct. 5, 2014.

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Princess Noriko marries son of Izumo-taisha chief priest

IZUMO, Japan - Princess Noriko (C), a daughter of Emperor Akihito's late cousin Prince Takamado, and Kunimaro Senge (R), the eldest son of the chief priest of Izumo-taisha grand shrine, head for their wedding ceremony at the shrine's "haiden" hall of worship in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, on Oct. 5, 2014.

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Princess Noriko marries son of Izumo-taisha chief priest

IZUMO, Japan - Princess Noriko (R), a daughter of Emperor Akihito's late cousin Prince Takamado, and Kunimaro Senge, the eldest son of the chief priest of Izumo-taisha grand shrine, speak to reporters after their wedding ceremony at the shrine's "haiden" hall of worship in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, on Oct. 5, 2014.

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Princess Noriko marries son of Izumo-taisha chief priest

IZUMO, Japan - Princess Noriko (front R), a daughter of Emperor Akihito's late cousin Prince Takamado, and Kunimaro Senge, the eldest son of the chief priest of Izumo-taisha grand shrine, walk toward the shrine's "haiden" hall of worship in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, on Oct. 5, 2014, for their wedding ceremony.

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Princess Noriko marries son of Izumo-taisha chief priest

IZUMO, Japan - Princess Noriko (R), a daughter of Emperor Akihito's late cousin Prince Takamado, and Kunimaro Senge, the eldest son of the chief priest of Izumo-taisha grand shrine, walk toward the shrine's "haiden" hall of worship in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, on Oct. 5, 2014, for their wedding ceremony.

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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 Karamon Gate and the haiden (sanctuary),Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

These structures are the Karamon Gate and the Hall of Worship at Taiyuin, the tomb of the third shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu. Taiyuin is Iemitsu's posthumous name conferred by Emperor Gokomyo. The gate is three meters tall and 1.8 meters wide. Although the smallest, it is the most delicate and elegant gate at Taiyuin. The Hall of Worship is 64 tatami mats in area.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number71‐34‐0]

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The Karamon Gate and the haiden (sanctuary),Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

This is the main gate at Toshogu Shinto Shrine. Only high ranking government officials and feudal lords, who were allowed to meet the shogun directly, could use this gate during the Edo Period. The inscription on the upper portion reads Shuntei Choken-no-gi (Emperor Shun's Morning Greetings). On both sides of the gate, surrounding the main shrine, is a 160m-long carved sukibei (transparent wall).==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number71‐7‐0]

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The Karamon Gate and the haiden (sanctuary),Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

Karamon Gate (right) and the Hall of Worship are viewed from inside the inner precincts of Toshogu, which are surrounded by sukibei walls of 160m in length. During the Edo Period, the gate was used only by high-ranking government officials and feudal lords granted permission to meet the shogun directly. This is a rare photograph capturing the inside view of Karamon.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:Usui Shuzaburo?, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number65‐29‐0]

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The Karamon Gate and the haiden (sanctuary),Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

This is the main gate at Toshogu Shinto Shrine. Only high ranking government officials and feudal lords, who were allowed to meet the shogun directly, could use this gate during the Edo Period. The inscription on the upper portion reads Shuntei Choken-no-gi (Emperor Shun's Morning Greetings). On both sides of the gate, surrounding the main shrine, is a 160m-long carved sukibei (transparent wall).==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:F. Beato, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number62‐7‐0]

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The Karamon Gate and the haiden (sanctuary),Toshogu Shrine,Nikko

Karamon, the main gate of Toshogu, and the Hall of Worship are seen on the right. During the Edo Period, the gate was used only by high-ranking government officials and feudal lords granted permission to meet the shogun directly. The plaque on the upper portion of the gate reads Shuntei Choken-no-gi (Emperor Shun's Morning Greetings). The 160m sukibei wall is decorated with carvings and runs along both sides of Karamon, surrounding the main shrine.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number50‐28‐0]

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Princess Noriko marries son of Izumo-taisha chief priest

IZUMO, Japan - Princess Noriko (R), a daughter of Emperor Akihito's late cousin Prince Takamado, exchanges words with Kunimaro Senge, the eldest son of the chief priest of Izumo-taisha grand shrine, after their wedding ceremony at the shrine's "haiden" hall of worship in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, on Oct. 5, 2014. (Kyodo)

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Princess Noriko marries son of Izumo-taisha chief priest

IZUMO, Japan - Princess Noriko (R), a daughter of Emperor Akihito's late cousin Prince Takamado, and Kunimaro Senge, the eldest son of the chief priest of Izumo-taisha grand shrine, speak to reporters after their wedding ceremony at the shrine's "haiden" hall of worship in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, on Oct. 5, 2014. (Kyodo)

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Princess Noriko marries son of Izumo-taisha chief priest

IZUMO, Japan - Princess Noriko (front R), a daughter of Emperor Akihito's late cousin Prince Takamado, and Kunimaro Senge, the eldest son of the chief priest of Izumo-taisha grand shrine, walk toward the shrine's "haiden" hall of worship in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, on Oct. 5, 2014, for their wedding ceremony. (Kyodo)