#NioGuardians
Why do pilgrims touch giant straw sandals here? 👣
👉 Large straw sandals hang at the Niomon Gate – touching them brings healthy legs for your journey! The gate houses 2.5m Nio Guardian statues from the Unkei school.
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February 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM