Tuesday, 18 November 2008

Nikko Toshogu

Torii, the first gate of Toshogu shrine.

Shinkusha (mews): A white horse devoting for the god is in this mews.
San saru (Three monkeys): It is a famous carving on the meaw.
Mizaru Iwazaru Kikazaru, Don't see, don't say and don't hear (evil) .

Yomeimon gate: Gorgeous architecture. A lot of carvings and decorations on the gate.
Back side of Yomeimon.
Honden ( Main Hall): It is under renovation towards 400th anniversary.

Go up the stairs to the Okusha.

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