YOMEI Gate

阳明门YOMEI Gate is the finest structure in TOSHOGU Shrine.

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Five-stroy Pagoda

Five-story pagoda of Nikko Tosho Shrine towering nearly 35m. 日光东照宫五重塔。

Karajishi and Dragon

The sculpture of Karajishi(Chinese Lion) and Dragon in YOMEI Gate.

Lantern & Ceiling

Left is OBAKE Garden lantern--化灯笼, right is YOMEI Gate center room ceiling--阳明门中间天井.

Sleeping Cat and 3 Monkeies

Top: sculpture of Sleeping Cat(眠猫) : carved by Jingoro Hidari. It is up against the wall of corridor in the hall of workship of Nikko Shrine.
Bottom: Three monkeies(三猿): represent See Not, Hear Not, and Speak Not evil things.
Both are from Nikko Tosho Shrine.