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Karamon Gate
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Kōshō-ji Temple
Japan, 〒600-8261 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward
Ryukoku Museum
Japan, 〒600-8399 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Maruyacho, 117 西本願寺前
Hongan-ji Amidado
60 Monzencho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8358, Japan
Hongan-ji Amidadomon Gate
Monzencho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8358, Japan
Umekoji Park
56-3 Kankijicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8836, Japan
京都武家屋敷 Kyoto Samurai House
Japan, 〒600-8222 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Mongakucho, 384
Costume Museum
Japan, 〒600-8468 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Hanayacho, 下る 井筒佐女牛ビル 5階 新
Awashima-dō Sōtoku-ji Temple
124 Sangengaejicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8257, Japan
Hongan-ji Annonden
Japan, 〒600-8358 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Honganji Monzencho, 聞法総合施設
Lawn Field
56-3 Kankijicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8835, Japan
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MERCY Vegan Factory KYOTO STATION
Japan, 〒600-8239 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, 鎌谷町3 エリートイン京都駅地下 1階 Elite Inn Kyoto Station B1F
Tonkatsu Ichiban
403 Teppocho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8265, Japan
Sofuren
Japan, 〒600-8268 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Daikucho, 96
QUEEN RESTAURANT & BAR
Japan, 〒600-8262 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Yaoyacho, 5 2F
Kyoryori Sakayasu
Japan, 〒600-8268 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Daikucho, 124
Tsujiya Shichijoten
404‐1 Fukumotocho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8320, Japan
Ramen Yu
582 Hanabatacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8831, Japan
Kyōto Hyōto Kyōto Ekimae Honten
607-12 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan
SCHOLE
Japan, 〒600-8266 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Kaminocho, 417 Nakakin's Flat, 1階
Miyakoyasai Kamo Kyōto-ekimae
Japan, 〒600-8207 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Kizuyacho, 橋上る 上之町439-1
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トナミ家具
Japan, 〒600-8831 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Hanabatacho, 80
村瀬本店
Japan, 〒600-8229 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Komeyacho, 米屋町158
花幾商店
Japan, 〒600-8253 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Kizuyacho, 448
七條鮒定
Japan, 〒600-8831 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, 七条通大宮西入花畑町80
JR Kyoto Isetan
Japan, 〒600-8555 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Higashishiokojicho
Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Kyoto
Japan, 〒600-8216 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Higashishiokojicho, 590-2 地下1階
Renkyū-ji Temple
Japan, 〒600-8374 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Yabunouchicho, 607
LOPIA Kyoto Yodobashi Store
Japan, 〒600-8216 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Higashishiokojicho, 590-2
UNIQLO - Kyoto-Yodobashi
Japan, 〒600-8216 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Higashishiokojicho, 590-2 京都ヨドバシ 4階
Kyototoyopetto Shichijo Honten
Japan, 〒600-8841 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Sujakushokaicho, 1-2 京都トヨペット本社
Nearby hotels
MONday Apart Premium KYOTO Station
1 Yaoyacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8262, Japan
Azumaya
Japan, 〒600-8399 Kyoto, 京都市下京区Shimogyo Ward, 堀川通七条上西本願寺前
Kyoto Guest House Lantern
Japan, 〒600-8269 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Nishiyaoyacho, 154
M's Hotel Kyoto Station Taruya
381 Taruyacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8264, Japan
HARUYA Umekoji
1番地12 Wakicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8834, Japan
Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto
Japan, 〒600-8237 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Taimatsucho, 1番地
RESI STAY HOTEL SUN CHLORELLA
416番地2 Kaminocho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8266, Japan
Kyomachiya Ryokan Sakura Hongan-G
228-2 Butsuguyacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8347, Japan
Urban Kyoto Eki Nishi
1-3 Kamayacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8239, Japan
Monbou Kaikan
Japan, 〒600-8357 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Kakimotocho, 600番地1 600番地1
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Karamon Gate

Japan, 〒600-8358 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Honganji Monzencho
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attractions: Kōshō-ji Temple, Ryukoku Museum, Hongan-ji Amidado, Hongan-ji Amidadomon Gate, Umekoji Park, 京都武家屋敷 Kyoto Samurai House, Costume Museum, Awashima-dō Sōtoku-ji Temple, Hongan-ji Annonden, Lawn Field, restaurants: MERCY Vegan Factory KYOTO STATION, Tonkatsu Ichiban, Sofuren, QUEEN RESTAURANT & BAR, Kyoryori Sakayasu, Tsujiya Shichijoten, Ramen Yu, Kyōto Hyōto Kyōto Ekimae Honten, SCHOLE, Miyakoyasai Kamo Kyōto-ekimae, local businesses: トナミ家具, 村瀬本店, 花幾商店, 七條鮒定, JR Kyoto Isetan, Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Kyoto, Renkyū-ji Temple, LOPIA Kyoto Yodobashi Store, UNIQLO - Kyoto-Yodobashi, Kyototoyopetto Shichijo Honten
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Nearby attractions of Karamon Gate

Kōshō-ji Temple

Ryukoku Museum

Hongan-ji Amidado

Hongan-ji Amidadomon Gate

Umekoji Park

京都武家屋敷 Kyoto Samurai House

Costume Museum

Awashima-dō Sōtoku-ji Temple

Hongan-ji Annonden

Lawn Field

Kōshō-ji Temple

Kōshō-ji Temple

4.1

(184)

Open until 5:00 PM
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Ryukoku Museum

Ryukoku Museum

4.1

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Hongan-ji Amidado

Hongan-ji Amidado

4.5

(39)

Open 24 hours
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Hongan-ji Amidadomon Gate

Hongan-ji Amidadomon Gate

4.4

(25)

Open until 5:00 PM
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Nearby restaurants of Karamon Gate

MERCY Vegan Factory KYOTO STATION

Tonkatsu Ichiban

Sofuren

QUEEN RESTAURANT & BAR

Kyoryori Sakayasu

Tsujiya Shichijoten

Ramen Yu

Kyōto Hyōto Kyōto Ekimae Honten

SCHOLE

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MERCY Vegan Factory KYOTO STATION

MERCY Vegan Factory KYOTO STATION

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Tonkatsu Ichiban

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Sofuren

Sofuren

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(112)

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QUEEN RESTAURANT & BAR

QUEEN RESTAURANT & BAR

4.6

(85)

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Renkyū-ji Temple

LOPIA Kyoto Yodobashi Store

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Kyototoyopetto Shichijo Honten

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村瀬本店

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Hiroshi KyotoHiroshi Kyoto
唐門(からもん)国宝 桃山時代の豪華な装飾彫刻を充満した檜皮葺き(ひわだぶき)・唐破風(からはふ)の四脚門(しきゃくもん)です。彫刻の見事さに日の暮れるのを忘れることから「日暮らし門」とも呼ばれています。(西本願寺HPより) 国宝(建造物) 名称 : 本願寺唐門 ふりがな : ほんがんじからもん 員数 : 1棟 種別 : 近世以前/寺院 時代 : 桃山 年代 : 桃山 西暦 : 1573-1614 構造及び形式等 : 四脚門、前後唐破風造側面入母屋、檜皮葺 指定番号 : 00116 国宝・重文区分 : 国宝 重文指定年月日 : 1898.12.28(明治31.12.28) 国宝指定年月日 : 1953.03.31(昭和28.03.31) (文化庁:国宝指定文化財等データベースより) 西本願寺唐門は1573年(天正元年)~1614年(慶長19年)に建立されたと言われています。また唐門は安土桃山時代に伏見城に建ってられ、1618年(元和4年)に伏見城から移されたとも言われています。唐門は西本願寺内で最古の建物とも言われています。2018年(平成30年)6月から修復工事が開始され、2022年(令和4年)3月に完了しました 「国宝の桃山三唐門」のひとつ 高さ8.6m、幅5.37m、奥行き4.4m、檜皮葺き(ひわだぶき)、唐破風造り(からはふづくり)の四脚門で、桃山建築の代表作のひとつ。 唐獅子に牡丹、麒麟(きりん)に雲、鳳凰(ほうおう)、虎、豹(ひょう)、孔雀(くじゃく)、波に龍、鶴など豪華な彫刻が施され、その見事さに日が暮れるのも忘れることから「日暮らし門」とも呼ばれています。 建築年代は、慶長年間(1596年〜1615年)以降と推測されることから、秀吉時代の聚楽第という可能性はなくなります。 豊国神社の唐門、大徳寺の唐門とともに「国宝の桃山三唐門」(京都国宝三唐門)に数えられています。 Karamon National Treasure It is a four-legged gate with a cypress bark roof and a Karahafu style, filled with gorgeous decorative carvings from the Momoyama period. It is also called the ``Nichigurashi Gate'' because the carvings are so beautiful that you forget when the sun sets. (From Nishi Honganji website) National treasure (building) Name: Honganji Karamon Furigana: Honganji Karamon Number of members: 1 building Type: Pre-modern times/Temples Era: Momoyama Year: Momoyama Western calendar: 1573-1614 Structure and form: Four-legged gate, front and rear Karahafu style side gables, cypress bark roofing Designation number: 00116 National treasure/important cultural property classification: National treasure Important monument designation date: 1898.12.28 (Meiji 31.12.28) National treasure designation date: 1953.03.31 (Showa 28.03.31) (From the Agency for Cultural Affairs: National Treasure Designated Cultural Properties Database) The Karamon gate of Nishi Honganji Temple is said to have been built between 1573 (1st year of Tensho) and 1614 (19th year of Keicho era). It is also said that Karamon was built at Fushimi Castle during the Azuchi-Momoyama period, and was moved from Fushimi Castle in 1618 (Genna 4). Karamon is said to be the oldest building within Nishi Honganji Temple. Restoration work began in June 2018 (Heisei 30) and was completed in March 2022 (Reiwa 4). One of the “National Treasure Momoyama Sankaramon” It is a four-legged gate with a height of 8.6m, a width of 5.37m, and a depth of 4.4m, with a cypress bark roof and a Karahafu style, and is one of the masterpieces of Momoyama architecture. There are gorgeous carvings such as lions and peonies, giraffes and clouds, phoenixes, tigers, leopards, peacocks, waves, dragons, and cranes, and the sun sets in their splendor. It is also called ``Nichigurashi-mon'' because it forgets things. Since the construction date is estimated to be after the Keicho era (1596-1615), there is no possibility that it was built during the Hideyoshi era. It is counted as one of the ``National Treasure Momoyama Sankaramon'' (Kyoto National Treasure Sankaramon), along with the Karamon of Toyokuni Shrine and the Karamon of Daitokuji Temple.
Weronika KaczmarekWeronika Kaczmarek
Karamon Gate w zamku Nijō w Kioto to jedno z najbardziej efektownych wejść w Japonii. Zachwyca bogatą ornamentyką – na drzwiach i belkach widnieją motywy żurawi, piór feniksa, peonii, chmur oraz lwów, symbolizujących długowieczność, ochronę i dostatek. Wszystko to w złoconych rzeźbach i malowidłach, które świadczą o kunszcie rzemieślników z okresu Momoyama. Charakterystyczny dach w kształcie karahafu (zakrzywiony w chińskim stylu) oraz masywne słupy nadają bramie majestatyczny wygląd. Karamon stanowi główne wejście do pałacu Ninomaru, będącego rezydencją szogunów Tokugawa w Kioto. To doskonałe miejsce na zdjęcia i chwilę refleksji nad historią tego miejsca. 
Gunnar CayaGunnar Caya
This gate may be small, but the woodworking is very ornate and beautiful. The best views in the whole temple are just inside this gate (or behind me in this picture) so I'd recommend coming here
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唐門(からもん)国宝 桃山時代の豪華な装飾彫刻を充満した檜皮葺き(ひわだぶき)・唐破風(からはふ)の四脚門(しきゃくもん)です。彫刻の見事さに日の暮れるのを忘れることから「日暮らし門」とも呼ばれています。(西本願寺HPより) 国宝(建造物) 名称 : 本願寺唐門 ふりがな : ほんがんじからもん 員数 : 1棟 種別 : 近世以前/寺院 時代 : 桃山 年代 : 桃山 西暦 : 1573-1614 構造及び形式等 : 四脚門、前後唐破風造側面入母屋、檜皮葺 指定番号 : 00116 国宝・重文区分 : 国宝 重文指定年月日 : 1898.12.28(明治31.12.28) 国宝指定年月日 : 1953.03.31(昭和28.03.31) (文化庁:国宝指定文化財等データベースより) 西本願寺唐門は1573年(天正元年)~1614年(慶長19年)に建立されたと言われています。また唐門は安土桃山時代に伏見城に建ってられ、1618年(元和4年)に伏見城から移されたとも言われています。唐門は西本願寺内で最古の建物とも言われています。2018年(平成30年)6月から修復工事が開始され、2022年(令和4年)3月に完了しました 「国宝の桃山三唐門」のひとつ 高さ8.6m、幅5.37m、奥行き4.4m、檜皮葺き(ひわだぶき)、唐破風造り(からはふづくり)の四脚門で、桃山建築の代表作のひとつ。 唐獅子に牡丹、麒麟(きりん)に雲、鳳凰(ほうおう)、虎、豹(ひょう)、孔雀(くじゃく)、波に龍、鶴など豪華な彫刻が施され、その見事さに日が暮れるのも忘れることから「日暮らし門」とも呼ばれています。 建築年代は、慶長年間(1596年〜1615年)以降と推測されることから、秀吉時代の聚楽第という可能性はなくなります。 豊国神社の唐門、大徳寺の唐門とともに「国宝の桃山三唐門」(京都国宝三唐門)に数えられています。 Karamon National Treasure It is a four-legged gate with a cypress bark roof and a Karahafu style, filled with gorgeous decorative carvings from the Momoyama period. It is also called the ``Nichigurashi Gate'' because the carvings are so beautiful that you forget when the sun sets. (From Nishi Honganji website) National treasure (building) Name: Honganji Karamon Furigana: Honganji Karamon Number of members: 1 building Type: Pre-modern times/Temples Era: Momoyama Year: Momoyama Western calendar: 1573-1614 Structure and form: Four-legged gate, front and rear Karahafu style side gables, cypress bark roofing Designation number: 00116 National treasure/important cultural property classification: National treasure Important monument designation date: 1898.12.28 (Meiji 31.12.28) National treasure designation date: 1953.03.31 (Showa 28.03.31) (From the Agency for Cultural Affairs: National Treasure Designated Cultural Properties Database) The Karamon gate of Nishi Honganji Temple is said to have been built between 1573 (1st year of Tensho) and 1614 (19th year of Keicho era). It is also said that Karamon was built at Fushimi Castle during the Azuchi-Momoyama period, and was moved from Fushimi Castle in 1618 (Genna 4). Karamon is said to be the oldest building within Nishi Honganji Temple. Restoration work began in June 2018 (Heisei 30) and was completed in March 2022 (Reiwa 4). One of the “National Treasure Momoyama Sankaramon” It is a four-legged gate with a height of 8.6m, a width of 5.37m, and a depth of 4.4m, with a cypress bark roof and a Karahafu style, and is one of the masterpieces of Momoyama architecture. There are gorgeous carvings such as lions and peonies, giraffes and clouds, phoenixes, tigers, leopards, peacocks, waves, dragons, and cranes, and the sun sets in their splendor. It is also called ``Nichigurashi-mon'' because it forgets things. Since the construction date is estimated to be after the Keicho era (1596-1615), there is no possibility that it was built during the Hideyoshi era. It is counted as one of the ``National Treasure Momoyama Sankaramon'' (Kyoto National Treasure Sankaramon), along with the Karamon of Toyokuni Shrine and the Karamon of Daitokuji Temple.
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Karamon Gate w zamku Nijō w Kioto to jedno z najbardziej efektownych wejść w Japonii. Zachwyca bogatą ornamentyką – na drzwiach i belkach widnieją motywy żurawi, piór feniksa, peonii, chmur oraz lwów, symbolizujących długowieczność, ochronę i dostatek. Wszystko to w złoconych rzeźbach i malowidłach, które świadczą o kunszcie rzemieślników z okresu Momoyama. Charakterystyczny dach w kształcie karahafu (zakrzywiony w chińskim stylu) oraz masywne słupy nadają bramie majestatyczny wygląd. Karamon stanowi główne wejście do pałacu Ninomaru, będącego rezydencją szogunów Tokugawa w Kioto. To doskonałe miejsce na zdjęcia i chwilę refleksji nad historią tego miejsca. 
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This gate may be small, but the woodworking is very ornate and beautiful. The best views in the whole temple are just inside this gate (or behind me in this picture) so I'd recommend coming here
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唐門(からもん)国宝 桃山時代の豪華な装飾彫刻を充満した檜皮葺き(ひわだぶき)・唐破風(からはふ)の四脚門(しきゃくもん)です。彫刻の見事さに日の暮れるのを忘れることから「日暮らし門」とも呼ばれています。(西本願寺HPより)

国宝(建造物) 名称 : 本願寺唐門 ふりがな : ほんがんじからもん 員数 : 1棟 種別 : 近世以前/寺院 時代 : 桃山 年代 : 桃山 西暦 : 1573-1614 構造及び形式等 : 四脚門、前後唐破風造側面入母屋、檜皮葺 指定番号 : 00116 国宝・重文区分 : 国宝 重文指定年月日 : 1898.12.28(明治31.12.28) 国宝指定年月日 : 1953.03.31(昭和28.03.31) (文化庁:国宝指定文化財等データベースより)

西本願寺唐門は1573年(天正元年)~1614年(慶長19年)に建立されたと言われています。また唐門は安土桃山時代に伏見城に建ってられ、1618年(元和4年)に伏見城から移されたとも言われています。唐門は西本願寺内で最古の建物とも言われています。2018年(平成30年)6月から修復工事が開始され、2022年(令和4年)3月に完了しました

「国宝の桃山三唐門」のひとつ 高さ8.6m、幅5.37m、奥行き4.4m、檜皮葺き(ひわだぶき)、唐破風造り(からはふづくり)の四脚門で、桃山建築の代表作のひとつ。 唐獅子に牡丹、麒麟(きりん)に雲、鳳凰(ほうおう)、虎、豹(ひょう)、孔雀(くじゃく)、波に龍、鶴など豪華な彫刻が施され、その見事さに日が暮れるのも忘れることから「日暮らし門」とも呼ばれています。 建築年代は、慶長年間(1596年〜1615年)以降と推測されることから、秀吉時代の聚楽第という可能性はなくなります。 豊国神社の唐門、大徳寺の唐門とともに「国宝の桃山三唐門」(京都国宝三唐門)に数えられています。 Karamon National Treasure It is a four-legged gate with a cypress bark roof and a Karahafu style, filled with gorgeous decorative carvings from the Momoyama period. It is also called the ``Nichigurashi Gate'' because the carvings are so beautiful that you forget when the sun sets. (From Nishi Honganji website)

National treasure (building) Name: Honganji Karamon Furigana: Honganji Karamon Number of members: 1 building Type: Pre-modern times/Temples Era: Momoyama Year: Momoyama Western calendar: 1573-1614 Structure and form: Four-legged gate, front and rear Karahafu style side gables, cypress bark roofing Designation number: 00116 National treasure/important cultural property classification: National treasure Important monument designation date: 1898.12.28 (Meiji 31.12.28) National treasure designation date: 1953.03.31 (Showa 28.03.31) (From the Agency for Cultural Affairs: National Treasure Designated Cultural Properties Database)

The Karamon gate of Nishi Honganji Temple is said to have been built between 1573 (1st year of Tensho) and 1614 (19th year of Keicho era). It is also said that Karamon was built at Fushimi Castle during the Azuchi-Momoyama period, and was moved from Fushimi Castle in 1618 (Genna 4). Karamon is said to be the oldest building within Nishi Honganji Temple. Restoration work began in June 2018 (Heisei 30) and was completed in March 2022 (Reiwa 4).

One of the “National Treasure Momoyama Sankaramon” It is a four-legged gate with a height of 8.6m, a width of 5.37m, and a depth of 4.4m, with a cypress bark roof and a Karahafu style, and is one of the masterpieces of Momoyama architecture. There are gorgeous carvings such as lions and peonies, giraffes and clouds, phoenixes, tigers, leopards, peacocks, waves, dragons, and cranes, and the sun sets in their splendor. It is also called

Nichigurashi-mon'' because it forgets things. Since the construction date is estimated to be after the Keicho era (1596-1615), there is no possibility that it was built during the Hideyoshi era. It is counted as one of the

National Treasure Momoyama Sankaramon'' (Kyoto National Treasure Sankaramon), along with the Karamon of Toyokuni Shrine and the Karamon of...

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Karamon Gate w zamku Nijō w Kioto to jedno z najbardziej efektownych wejść w Japonii. Zachwyca bogatą ornamentyką – na drzwiach i belkach widnieją motywy żurawi, piór feniksa, peonii, chmur oraz lwów, symbolizujących długowieczność, ochronę i dostatek. Wszystko to w złoconych rzeźbach i malowidłach, które świadczą o kunszcie rzemieślników z okresu Momoyama. Charakterystyczny dach w kształcie karahafu (zakrzywiony w chińskim stylu) oraz masywne słupy nadają bramie majestatyczny wygląd. Karamon stanowi główne wejście do pałacu Ninomaru, będącego rezydencją szogunów Tokugawa w Kioto. To doskonałe miejsce na zdjęcia i chwilę refleksji nad historią...

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This gate may be small, but the woodworking is very ornate and beautiful. The best views in the whole temple are just inside this gate (or behind me in this picture) so I'd...

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