Muza-chan's Gate to Japan

Engaku-ji temple Sanmon gate

Sat, May 26, 2018, by Muza-chan
Reconstructed 233 years ago and recognized now as an Important Cultural Property of the Kanagawa Prefecture, the two-storied gate of the Engaku-ji temple in Kamakura is a representative gate for the sanmon (or sangedatsumon) type of gate, the most important gate of a Japanese Zen Buddhist temple.

Sanmon Gate, Engaku-ji Temple, Kamakura
EXIF info:

Nikon D90
Lens: VR 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6G
Focal Length: 38mm
Aperture: F/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/160s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 200


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