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Stone-paved road to nikko takio shrine

Stone-paved road to nikko takio shrine

Takinoo Shrine of Nikko was built by the Buddhist saint Kukai to worship Tagokoro-no-himemiko, goddess of Mt. Nyoho. Old cedar trees grow along the approach to Takinoo Shrine, and natural stones are laid. The gigantic size of the old cedar trees is emphasized by the person walking.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number7‐13‐0]

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Approach to nikko takio shrine

Approach to nikko takio shrine

The Takinoo Shrine of Nikko worships Tagokoro-no-Himemiko as its deity and is said to have been established by Kukai. Old cedar trees stand along the approach to Takinoo Shrine, paved with natural stones. A woman in a kimono and a palanquin bearer are visible in the photo, emphasizing the size of the old cedar trees.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number9‐15‐0]

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