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.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Yomeimon Gate (Nikkō Tōshō-gū) canonical | 1 |
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
architectural structure
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cultural heritage monument ⓘ gate ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Gate of Sunlight
NERFINISHED
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Yōmeimon NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle |
Edo period architecture
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Japanese shrine architecture ⓘ |
| artHistoricalImportance | masterpiece of decorative architecture in Japan ⓘ |
| associatedDynasty | Tokugawa shogunate NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| constructionStart | early 17th century ⓘ |
| country | Japan ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance |
iconic symbol of Nikkō Tōshō-gū
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major tourist attraction in Nikkō ⓘ symbol of early Edo-period artistic peak ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo | Tokugawa Ieyasu NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| era | early Edo period ⓘ |
| function | main gate of Nikkō Tōshō-gū inner precinct ⓘ |
| hasDecoration |
floral motifs
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gilded ornamentation ⓘ human figure carvings ⓘ intricate carvings ⓘ mythical animal carvings ⓘ polychrome painting ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
hip-and-gable roof
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multi-bay two-storied gate structure ⓘ |
| hasNameInJapanese | 陽明門 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasRestoration | periodic conservation and restoration work ⓘ |
| heritageDesignation |
National Treasure of Japan
NERFINISHED
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UNESCO World Heritage Site component NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Japan
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Nikkō NERFINISHED ⓘ Nikkō Tōshō-gū NERFINISHED ⓘ Tochigi Prefecture NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| materialUsed |
gold leaf
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lacquer ⓘ wood ⓘ |
| partOf |
Nikkō Tōshō-gū shrine complex
NERFINISHED
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Shrines and Temples of Nikkō NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| protectionStatus | protected cultural property of Japan ⓘ |
| region | Kantō region ⓘ |
| religion | Shinto ⓘ |
| roofMaterial | tile ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
power and prestige of the Tokugawa shogunate
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prosperity and peace ⓘ |
| tourism | popular destination for domestic and international visitors ⓘ |
| UNESCOWorldHeritageSite | Shrines and Temples of Nikkō NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| visitorAccess | open to the public ⓘ |
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