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(4pm Nov–Mar).

Bell Tower
This structure forms a pair with the
drum tower. Though no longer
used, the drum signifies positive/
birth, while the bell negative/death.

Yashamon Gate
The third gate is beautifully gilded and
contains four statues of Yasha, a fierce
guardian spirit. It is also known as
Botanmon, or peony gate, after its
detailed peony carvings.

. Nitenmon Gate
Four guardian statues occupy
the niches here. At the front are
the gods Komoku and Jikoku,
while at the back are the
green god of wind and
the red god of thunder.

Granite Fountain
On the ceiling above the
basin is a dragon painting
by Kano Yasunobu, which
is sometimes reflected in
the water below.

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