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The main gate of Shaka-do. On the background, you can see the Taho-to pagoda, from which you can have a nice landscape view of the city.
04 * Here we're past the Nanzen-ji temple entrance, getting close to Eikando. * 2916 x 1944 * (2.52MB)

05.Eikando.Torii * Eikando Zenrin-ji gate. * 2900 x 1833 * (2.6MB)

06.Shaka-do * Past the gate, on the left you can see the Shaka-do, the Chief Priest's quarters. Built in Muromachi period (some time between 1336 and 1573), this building is known as a true example of Shoin-zukuri (study-style) architecture. There are six rooms, each decorated with gorgeous fusuma such as the Matsutori-zu and the Gunsen-zu. * 2916 x 1944 * (2.39MB)
 
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08.Shaka-do * This is the rear side of Shaka-do, where the wooden corridors are perfectly integrated with the peaceful, beautiful nature around. * 2916 x 1944 * (1.32MB)

09.Shaka-do * 2916 x 1944 * (2.73MB)

10.Karamon * This is Karamon, the gate used by messengers of the emperor when they go in and out. The upper part is decorated with openwork carving in floral pattern. Also notice the geometric decoration on the sand. * 2916 x 1944 * (1.46MB)
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