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Guardians - Zuijin

By Muza-chan on Jun 14, 2009 | In Japan travel | 4 feedbacks »

Flanking the Yomeimon Gate, at the Toshougu Shrine in Nikko, there are two statues of kami guardians, protectors against the evil spirits.

Yomeimon Gate at Toshogu Shrine

They are known as Zuijin (or Zuishin), name originally used for the bodyguards of the Emperor of Japan.
They are represented wielding bows and arrows and wearing costumes from the Heian period.

Yomeimon Gate at Toshogu Shrine

More photos from Toshougu Shrine, Nikko in Japan Photo Gallery.

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 Tiago Ralha · http://tripsandstuffs.blogspot.com
These temples are amazing and is wonderful observe the statues that "guard" them.
06/15/09 @ 00:18
 don and krise
They are very intimidating. The shrine is so ornate. I am always amazed by the photos I see of them.
06/15/09 @ 18:26
 Tornadoes28 · http://toshogu.blogspot.com
I have been to Nikko manay, many times. It is my favorite place in japan.
06/15/09 @ 19:16
 nana-chan [Member] Email
Oh! Poor guardians, sunt acoperiti de un sloi foarte gros de praf (sau mi se pare mie?). Ador sa sterg asa grosime de praf, insa cred ca asa reprezinta mai mult vechimea si superioritatea timpului din care vin.
06/17/09 @ 15:51

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