Sacred Fountain (Suibansha),Zojiji Temple,Shiba

Sacred Fountain (Suibansha),Zojiji Temple,Shiba

The front part of the main mausoleum of the 6th Shogun Ienobu (Bunshoin) is viewed from the northeast. Passing through Chokugaku Gate, visitors saw Mizuya and Idoyakata on the left, the bell tower on the right, and the Middle Gate with corridors on both sides. The Middle Gate was connected to the Hall of Worship behind it by a corridor.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number87‐15‐0]

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 at a point closer to the gate than #4787. The roof visible on the left is that of the mizuya (washing place). The structure visible through the gate is the idoyakata (well). The height of the trees indicates that this photograph was taken later than #4787.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:A. Farsari, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number81‐12‐0]

Sacred Fountain (Suibansha),Zojiji Temple,Shiba

Sacred Fountain (Suibansha),Zojiji Temple,Shiba

The Mizuya (water basin) in front of Yushoin Mausoleum is viewed from the Karamon (Chinese style) Gate. It is located on the left beyond Chokugaku Gate. There is a well to the right of the area depicted in the photograph. The many copper lanterns donated by feudal lords reveal the shogun's power.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:R. Stillfried, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number78‐26‐0]

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 bell tower at Yushoin,Zojoji Temple,Shiba

The bell tower at Yushoin,Zojoji Temple,Shiba

This is Chokugaku Gate (right) and the bell tower of Yushoin Mausoleum. The front precinct of the Tokugawa mausoleums were laid out with the bell tower to the left and the mizuya and idoyakata (well) to the right when facing the gate. The bell tower survived the fires caused by an American air raid on March 10, 1945 but unfortunately burned to the ground during an air raid on May 25 the same year.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number61‐3‐0]