The gate looks fantastic in the last picture with its red colour and iron fortifications. Actually, I think the gate is most unusual as it has a long wall/fence along both sides. Most temple gates are standing alone, just flanked by the two guardian deities Nio, aren't they?
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The gate looks fantastic in the last picture with its red colour and iron fortifications.
Actually, I think the gate is most unusual as it has a long wall/fence along both sides. Most temple gates are standing alone, just flanked by the two guardian deities Nio, aren't they?
I stand corrected! You are absolutely right, this is a SHRINE, not a temple after all!
I find these so beautiful -- all much the same, yet with their own unique differences.
How lucky this didn't get destroyed in the bombing! It's such a beautiful place today.
I still though that Tokugawa Ieyasu was great. There are Shrines dedicated to him all over the country.
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