The Niomon and the Unique Gates in Temples and a Shrine
Many Japanese go to shrines and temples in New Year's Days, and most of
them take their pictures themselves, so now selfy is very popular in Japan.
If so,
the Deva Gates are very good buildings for them to show what nad
where they are. Niomons are very suitable for the pictures taken in New
Year's Day. However, not all temples and shrines have the gates, then,
in this page, some temples and a shrine having
Niomon or some unique gates
in Ichikawa and Edogawaku are introduced.
Let's enjoy New Year's Days in Japan. Why don't you go
hatsumode and enjoy taking pictures beside the gates?
The Niomon and Some beautiful Gates in the Shrine and Temples
Behind the gate, beautiful sakura spots spread along the road.
The Zuishinmon has its unique story during Meiji Era.
The statues of the Deva Kings are said to be carved by Unkei.
It is on the remains of Shimousa Kokubunji built in Nara Period.
'Chichi Nashi Nio' a statue of the Deva king is famous.
It is related to Musashi Miyamoto, the strongest samurai in Japan.
It has Yoko no Matsu registered as a National Natural Property.
It is famous for having many Kabuki actors' graves.
It is appeared on the works of Kafu Nagai.
The sanmon gate has the thick thatched roof on it.