The gate is also known as Botanmon Gate (Peony Gate), because of the peony ornaments - 「ボタン」 botan in Japanese.
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Nikon D300
Lens: 18-70mm F/3.5-4.5G
Focal Length: 18mm
Aperture: F/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/160s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 400Yashamon Gate
The Yashamon Gate from the Taiyuin Mausoleum in Nikko enshrines four female devils, represented in 4 different colors and symbolizing the four cardinal points.
The gate is also known as Botanmon Gate (Peony Gate), because of the peony ornaments - 「ボタン」 botan in Japanese.
The gate is also known as Botanmon Gate (Peony Gate), because of the peony ornaments - 「ボタン」 botan in Japanese.