Title Niomon, Guardian Kings Gate

  • Chiba
Topic(s):
Historic Sites/Castle Ruins Shrines/Temples/Churches Public Works & Institutions (Museums, etc.)
Medium/Media of Use:
Pamphlet Web Page
Text Length:
≤250 Words
FY Prepared:
2018
Associated Tourism Board:
Narita City Tourism Association
Associated Address:
1 Narita, Narita-shi , Chiba

仁王門


重要文化財


この大きな八脚門には、猛々しい守護尊が四尊祀られ、境内を悪から守っている。1831年に建てられた門で、そのデザイン、材料、彫刻などは、近代初期の寺院建築の典型です。中央の巨大な提灯は砲金製で、800キロもの重さである。

Niomon, Guardian Kings Gate


Important Cultural Property


The four fierce guardian deities enshrined in this massive, eight-pillar gate protect the temple grounds from evil. Built in 1831, the design, materials, and carvings used in the gate are typical of early-modern temple architecture. The massive lantern in the center is made of gunmetal and weighs 800 kg.

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