Karamon gate, Toshogu Shrine, gilded carvings.
Designated a National Treasure The entire gate is painted with a white powder chalk. It features intricate carvings of Kyoyu and Soho (legendary Chinese sages), an audience with the emperor, and other scenes.
Size: 6016px × 4016px
Location: Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan
Photo credit: © locationshots / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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