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shows photos of Japan between the 1860s and 1930s. In 1854, Japan opened its doors to the outside world for the first time in more than 200 years. It set in motion a truly astounding transformation. As fate would have it, photography had just been invented. As the old country vanished and a new one was born, daring photographers took photos. Discover what life was like with their rare and precious photographs of old Japan.
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Kyoto 1890s • San-mon Gate at Chionin

Sanmon Gate at Chionin, Kyoto

View on the San-mon main gate and a stone bridge at Chionin buddhist temple in the Higashiyama district in Kyoto.

Chionin is one of the largest temple complexes in Japan and an important religious headquarters. It is the head temple of the Jodo Sect which was initiated by Honen Jonin of Yoshimizu Zenbo (temple of the Zen sect).

The gate of Chionin was built by Tokugawa Hidetada. Construction was started in 1619 and completed two years later.

The San-mon gate still stands and has been designated a Japanese National Treasure. At 24 meters (79 feet) tall, it is Japan’s largest temple gate.

Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Unknown
Medium: Albumen Print
Image Number 70621-0011

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Duits, K. (2008, January 2). Kyoto 1890s • San-mon Gate at Chionin, Old Photos of Japan. Retrieved on 2021, Apr 16 from https://www.oldphotosjapan.com/photos/50/san-mon-gate-at-chionin

Posted by • 2008-01-02
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