A magnificent gate stands at the edge of Shiba Park. It is the gate of the former Daitokuin Reibyo (mausoleum). The Daitokuin mausoleum is the mausoleum of the second Tokugawa Shogun, Hidetada Tokugawa, and the Somon gate is the front gate. The mausoleum of the second Shogun used to be located behind this gate. Various other structures were built in the precincts of the mausoleum, but most of them were destroyed by bombing during World War II. Hidetada's tomb itself was moved to the Zojo-ji temple next door, and nothing remains beyond the gate. Now only the gate remains on the site. Even through this gate, the destination was The Prince Park Tower Tokyo.
A statue of Kongorikishi stood at the gate. Even though the Lord is gone, he is still performing his duties well. He continued to glare at the people who tried to pass through the gate.
Aug 2017 STILL LIFE TOKYO | |
GATE SHIBA STATUE |
No
10264
Shooting Date
Apr 2017
Posted On
August 29, 2017
Modified On
October 5, 2024
Place
Shiba, Tokyo
Genre
Still Life Photography
Camera
SONY ALPHA 7R II
Lens
EF24MM F1.4L USM