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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

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