Komainu lion-dog with Senbon Torii red gates in Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, Japan. The mythological creature is believed to ward off evil spirits.

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Size: 7360px × 4912px
Location: Japan, ?612-0882 Kyoto-fu, Kyoto-shi, Fushimi-ku, Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, 68 ??????
Photo credit: © Nando Machado / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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