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Climbing the 117 stone steps leads to the Kannon Hall of Hosen-ji Temple. Said to be built in the mid-Edo period, it has a unique layout: both front sides extend forward to house Nio statues, acting as both a Kannon hall and a Niomon gate.
#Chichibu #temple #japantrip #Japan #寺院 #秩父三十四観音霊場
September 6, 2026 at 2:12 PM
larryphotojournal.bsky.social
The beams inside this gate are covered with paper slips, each one carrying a name. People who could not stay overnight to pray left one instead, as if they themselves were still standing there.

Captured on Dec 1, 2025 | Niomon Gate, Chikurin-ji

#kochi #japantemple #larryphoto
September 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM
beatyblue27.bsky.social
'Objekte die mit "T" beginnen oder so aussehen ... ' #FotoVorschlag
Treppe vor Tempel mit dem Niomon-Tor/Kyoto
Treppenaufgang zu einem traditionellen japanischen Tempel mit roten Holzbalken und steinernen Laternen.
July 25, 2026 at 1:04 PM
fuworldwide.bsky.social
BANSALDA × NISH RASMA | This is for @pokkuti.bsky.social!!!

•This OCs is from the comic Pinnacle of Physique by Pokkuti
-Niomon by @riv3th3d.bsky.social
-Hopey by @hopeywolf.bsky.social

😉✨️I hope you like it!
Kyra Crossover LGBT 2026, available now!
June 19, 2026 at 7:45 AM
neomeruru.bsky.social
A (very) early walk to finally revisit one of my favorite places in the world.
A narrow alleyway in Gion near sunrise, the alley entirely in shadow as the sun starts to light the mountain visible at the end of the alley. Power lines criss-cross the sky. Poster and husband pose for a selfie in front of the Niomon Gate at Kiyomizudera. The gate is a large structure notable for its pagoda roof and bright red underside, serving as one of the main landmarks of the temple. There are a lot of stairs and, notably (if you know the overtourism problem), not a lot of people, because it is six AM in the damn morning. A narrow cobblestone street (Ninnenzaka) near Kiyomizudera. People are starting to gather and move down the street, as well as a jinrikisha (rickshaw). The traditional machiya houses that line the street are all different heights as the street rises ahead, and the effect is that you can see multiple levels of depth as the traditional Japanese rooftops overlap. Technically this is Kodai-ji and not Kiyomizudera but down here in the alt text we’ll keep that between us. The photo is looking up at the tree canopy in a bamboo grove, a narrow band of sky visible.
May 26, 2026 at 6:17 AM
katsushikahokusai.bsky.social
A Perspective View: The Two Deva Kings Gate of Kinryuzan Temple (Ukie: Kinryuzan niomon no zu) https://www.artic.edu/artworks/149104/
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Weissman
April 7, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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Ishiteji Temple Niomon Gate: A 700-Year-Old National Treasure and Sacred Gateway to Shikoku Pilgrimage in Matsuyama
Discover the magnificent Niomon Gate of Ishiteji Temple, a 1318 National Treasure in Matsuyama. This architectural masterpiece features Important Cultural Property guardian statues and serves as the gateway to Temple 51 of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage. Experience 1300 years of Buddhist history just 15 minutes from Dogo Onsen.
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February 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
japanheritage.bsky.social
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.
#JapanHeritage #Ehime #Ishiteji #DogoOnsen #NioGuardians
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February 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM
snakehole.bsky.social
January 20, 6:24 AM. Niomon Gate and lanterns at Meguro Fudo Ryusenji Temple. Shimomeguro, Meguro Ward, Tokyo
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#Tokyo
#Japan
January 19, 2026 at 11:15 PM
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【新作】『須磨寺仁王門』
“Suma-dera Temple Niomon Gate”
Acrylic paint on drawing paper

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#acrylicpainting #drawing #painting #illustration #art #絵画 #イラスト #アクリル画
January 19, 2026 at 5:36 AM
hgpennington.bsky.social
In 2023 I challenged myself to complete one drawing each day whilst on holiday in Japan.

Kiyomizu-dera Temple Niōmon (gate)

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Kiyomizu-dera Temple Niōmon (gate): a Buddhist temple gate building at Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Drawn in black biro on white watercolour paper
January 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM
fuworldwide.bsky.social
This is for @riv3th3d.bsky.social & @mikirimiura.bsky.social!!!
-Niomon belong to Riv3th3d
-Mikiri Miura belong to MikiriMiura

Francesco, 🐲Kyra and Martha belong to me

😁I hope you two like it!
#NSFW
December 28, 2025 at 9:21 PM
riv3th3d.bsky.social
There was a one-off collab between ramudey and devmgf with Ranga/Niomon "fooling around", but that will probably never see the light of day. So no, not a relationship, more like a fling.
November 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM
fuworldwide.bsky.social
🤩Ooooh Ramudey, the artist and creator of the OC Ranga!
...Wait... Niomon in relationship with Ranga, can you explain? (I feel stupid asking a question LOL)
November 29, 2025 at 10:43 AM
fuworldwide.bsky.social
I just want to say, I love your OC Niomon (and pokkuti's comic Pinnacle of Physique) and then, can I draw your OC?
November 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
hugokyoto.bsky.social
Pt 3: Kumadani-ji: Eight Temple of the Sacred Shikoku Pilgrimage in Tokushima, Japan.
#kobodaishi #弘法大師 #pilgrimage #お遍路 #tokushimaprefecture #徳島県 #shikokupilgrimage #四国遍路 #japan #発心の道場 #shikoku #kumadaniji #熊谷寺 #熊谷寺四国
Founded by Kūkai in 815 after receiving a golden Kannon statue from the deity Kumano Gongen, Kumadani-ji enshrines Senjū Kannon as its central image. The temple is noted for its massive Niōmon gate (1687), elegant Daishidō (1707), and a two-storied pagoda (1774). Though the Hondō and original image were lost to fire in 1927, they were rebuilt and reconsecrated in 1946. A pond with a Benzaiten shrine is also popular for prayers for safe childbirth.
September 23, 2025 at 10:03 AM
hugokyoto.bsky.social
Pt 2: Kumadani-ji: Eight Temple of the Sacred Shikoku Pilgrimage in Tokushima, Japan.
#kobodaishi #弘法大師 #pilgrimage #お遍路 #tokushimaprefecture #徳島県 #shikokupilgrimage #四国遍路 #japan #発心の道場 #shikoku #kumadaniji #熊谷寺 #熊谷寺四国
Founded by Kūkai in 815 after receiving a golden Kannon statue from the deity Kumano Gongen, Kumadani-ji enshrines Senjū Kannon as its central image. The temple is noted for its massive Niōmon gate (1687), elegant Daishidō (1707), and a two-storied pagoda (1774). Though the Hondō and original image were lost to fire in 1927, they were rebuilt and reconsecrated in 1946. A pond with a Benzaiten shrine is also popular for prayers for safe childbirth.
September 23, 2025 at 10:02 AM
hugokyoto.bsky.social
Kumadani-ji: Eight Temple of the Sacred Shikoku Pilgrimage in Tokushima, Japan.
#kobodaishi #弘法大師 #pilgrimage #お遍路 #tokushimaprefecture #徳島県 #shikokupilgrimage #四国遍路 #japan #発心の道場 #shikoku #kumadaniji #熊谷寺 #熊谷寺四国
Founded by Kūkai in 815 after receiving a golden Kannon statue from the deity Kumano Gongen, Kumadani-ji enshrines Senjū Kannon as its central image. The temple is noted for its massive Niōmon gate (1687), elegant Daishidō (1707), and a two-storied pagoda (1774). Though the Hondō and original image were lost to fire in 1927, they were rebuilt and reconsecrated in 1946. A pond with a Benzaiten shrine is also popular for prayers for safe childbirth.
September 23, 2025 at 10:01 AM
katsushikahokusai.bsky.social
A Perspective View: The Two Deva Kings Gate of Kinryuzan Temple (Ukie: Kinryuzan niomon no zu) https://www.artic.edu/artworks/149104/
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Weissman
August 17, 2025 at 11:27 AM
microtech.bsky.social
Entdecke den Daishoin Niomon auf Shodoshima! Dieses spirituelle Juwel bietet Ruhe und tiefe Einblicke in die japanische Kultur. Ein Tor zur Stille erwartet dich! Shodoshima #Japan #Reise #Spiritualität #Tempel #Kultur #Reisetipps Link
July 28, 2025 at 3:31 PM
microtech.bsky.social
Au cœur du Japon, rencontrez les statues impressionnantes du Niomon, gardiens spirituels des temples. Découvrez leur puissance et leur symbolisme, une expérience culturelle inoubliable! Japon #CultureJaponaise #Niomon #Temple #Voyage #ArtBouddhique Link
July 25, 2025 at 11:02 AM
On my first visit to Tokyo in November 2014, this was the first large temple I visited (my friend @missmerc.bsky.social brought me). Very impressive, with a large cemetery. Evidently, this site was originally a castle under the Kira clan, Kira Yoshinaka being the target of the 47 Ronin.
Niomon, a gate into Kuhonbutsu Joshin-ji, a temple complex in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. A very large, two storey wooden building with a large roofspan. The Bell Tower at Kuhonbutsu Joshin-ji, a temple complex in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. Built in 1708, a large roofed structure with ornate carvings. Wooden buckets laid on a rack at Kuhonbutsu Joshin-ji, a temple complex in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. These are personalised, used by families to clean their gravestones in the cemetery. One of the three Buddha halls at Kuhonbutsu Joshin-ji, a temple complex in Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan. The building is surrounded by autumn leaves on a bright warm day.
July 20, 2025 at 10:19 AM
kuojapankoa.bsky.social
Ninna-ji Temple in Kyoto is a UNESCO site known for Omuro Sakura trees, historic pagoda, and former imperial priest tradition.

#ninnaji #kyoto #kyototravel #japan #japantravel

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5 Things You’ll Love About Ninnaji’s Niomon Gate
Many visitors rush through Kyoto, missing hidden gems in favor of famous names like Kinkaku-ji or Fushimi Inari. If you
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July 20, 2025 at 2:47 AM
yasushi-kitazawa.bsky.social
Souvenir #pennant in Japan, my collection.
"最上稲荷" Saijo Inari Temple, Okayama prefecture.
Saijo Inari Temple in Okayama City is an old temple founded in the mid-8th century. It is a rare temple that is both a temple and a shrine.
Length 65.5cm (25.7in). Circa 1970s or 1980s, #vintage .
1, The pennant of the Saijo Inari Temple. It is a yellow cloth with an illustration printed on it and two orange strings attached to the left of the flag. 2, The illustration shows the precincts of the temple with the Niomon Gate in the center. The stone Niomon Gate, built in the style of an Indian temple, is depicted in the center of the illustration. The old main hall (1741) and the torii gate are also depicted. 3, The title is both Japanese and English. In kanji, it reads "Saijo Inari" (red gold powder). The subtitle is "OKAYAMA, TAKAMATSU" (black) in romaji. 4, A white fox, a messenger of God, is depicted on the right side of the flag.
June 25, 2025 at 1:23 PM
yasushi-kitazawa.bsky.social
Souvenir #pennant in Japan, my collection.
"谷汲山" Mt. Tanigumi-san, Gifu prefecture.
Tanigumi-san is the mountain name of the Buddhist temple Kegon-ji. Japanese common people often refer to temples by the name of the mountain.
Length 63cm (24.8in). Circa 1970s or 1980s, #vintage .
1, Pennant of the temple Kegon-ji on Mt. Tanigumi-san. It is a black cloth with an illustration printed on it and decorated with yellow fringe. 2, The illustration is a view of the Kegon-ji temple grounds. 3, Enlarged image of the illustration. The main hall (1879) can be seen at the top of a long stone staircase surrounded by forest. The Niomon Gate (mid-18th century) is also depicted. The captions are the main hall and Niomon Gate. Other captions are "Mt. Tanigumi-san Kegon-ji Temple" (white) in kanji, and "Gifu Pref." (yellow) in English. 4, The title is in Japanese. Mt. Tanigumi-san (yellow) in kanji. The subtitle is "Prefectural Park" (yellow). The mountainous area in western Gifu Prefecture is depicted on the right side of the flag.
June 19, 2025 at 12:32 PM