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Nakayama is in between Narita And Haneda International Airport

The Niomon and the Unique Gates in Temples and a Shrine

cherry blossoms in Nakayama Hokekyojicherry blossoms in Mamasan Guhoji
Many Japanese go to shrines and temples in New Year's Days, and most of them take their pictures themselves, so now selfy is very popular in Japan. If so, the Deva Gates are very good buildings for them to show what nad where they are. Niomons are very suitable for the pictures taken in New Year's Day. However, not all temples and shrines have the gates, then, in this page, some temples and a shrine having Niomon or some unique gates in Ichikawa and Edogawaku are introduced.
Let's enjoy New Year's Days in Japan. Why don't you go hatsumode and enjoy taking pictures beside the gates?

The Niomon and Some beautiful Gates in the Shrine and Temples

the niomon in Nakayama Hokekyoji

Nakayama Hokekyoji Temple

Behind the gate, beautiful sakura spots spread along the road.
the niomon in Katsushika Hachimangu

Katsushika Hachimangu Shrine

The Zuishinmon has its unique story during Meiji Era.

the niomon in Mamasan Guhoji

Mamasan Guhoji Temple

The statues of the Deva Kings are said to be carved by Unkei.
the niomon in Kokubunji

Kokubunsan Kokubunji Temple

It is on the remains of Shimousa Kokubunji built in Nara Period.

the niomon in Jokoji

Onosan Jokoji Temple

'Chichi Nashi Nio' a statue of the Deva king is famous.
the niomon in Kaigensan Tokuganji

Kaigensan Tokuganji Temple

It is related to Musashi Miyamoto, the strongest samurai in Japan.

the gate in Seijusan Zenyoji

Seijusan Zenyoji Temple

It has Yoko no Matsu registered as a National Natural Property.
the gate in Yakushadera

Chyogyosan Daiunji Temple

It is famous for having many Kabuki actors' graves.

the gate in Barakisan Myogyoji

Barakisan Myogyoji Temple

It is appeared on the works of Kafu Nagai.
the gate in Myokoji Temple

Myoeisan Myokoji Temple

The sanmon gate has the thick thatched roof on it.

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