The komainu (狛犬) of Samukawa Shrine consists of the standard pair of lion-like dogs used to protect the shrine and shrine visitors by warding off evil

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The komainu (狛犬) of Samukawa Shrine consists of the standard pair of lion-like dogs used to protect the shrine and shrine visitors by warding off evil This shot is of the komainu on the right side of the shrine’s main gate, which was carved from stone and presented to the shrine in 1994.

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