Tuesday, 1 December 2009

XXIV - Nikko


Every inch of Tosho-gu is covered with intricate designs and mythical beasts. The Shishi (石獅子, "stone lion" or "lion dog", also called Koma-inu こま犬) are among the most common ones.

This particular one adorns Yomeimon (陽明門) gate.

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