Yomeimon Gate (Nikkō Tōshō-gū)

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Yomeimon Gate at Nikkō Tōshō-gū is an ornately decorated, nationally treasured gate renowned for its intricate carvings and lavish design, symbolizing the artistic peak of early Edo-period architecture in Japan.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf architectural structure
cultural heritage monument
gate
alsoKnownAs Gate of Sunlight
Yōmeimon
linked to: Yōmeimon Gate
architecturalStyle Edo period architecture
Japanese shrine architecture
artHistoricalImportance masterpiece of decorative architecture in Japan
associatedDynasty Tokugawa shogunate
constructionStart early 17th century
country Japan
culturalSignificance iconic symbol of Nikkō Tōshō-gū
major tourist attraction in Nikkō
symbol of early Edo-period artistic peak
dedicatedTo Tokugawa Ieyasu
era early Edo period
function main gate of Nikkō Tōshō-gū inner precinct
hasDecoration floral motifs
gilded ornamentation
human figure carvings
intricate carvings
mythical animal carvings
polychrome painting
hasFeature hip-and-gable roof
multi-bay two-storied gate structure
hasNameInJapanese 陽明門
hasRestoration periodic conservation and restoration work
heritageDesignation National Treasure of Japan
UNESCO World Heritage Site component
locatedIn Japan
Nikkō
linked to: Nikko

Nikkō Tōshō-gū
Tochigi Prefecture NERFINISHED
materialUsed gold leaf
lacquer
wood
partOf Nikkō Tōshō-gū shrine complex
linked to: Nikkō Tōshō-gū

Shrines and Temples of Nikkō
protectionStatus protected cultural property of Japan
region Kantō region
religion Shinto
roofMaterial tile
symbolizes power and prestige of the Tokugawa shogunate
prosperity and peace
tourism popular destination for domestic and international visitors
UNESCOWorldHeritageSite Shrines and Temples of Nikkō
visitorAccess open to the public

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Nikko famousStructure Yomeimon Gate (Nikkō Tōshō-gū)