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The Niomon Gate of the World Heritage Site Ninna-ji Temple is guarded by two Kongo Rikishi statues.

#KyotoTrip #KyotoSightseeing #KyotoNinnaji #TempleTour The gate of Ninnaji, a World Heritage Site, is one of the three great gates of Kyoto and an important cultural property, the Niomon Gate, with one Kongorikishi statue on each side. The two Kongo statues, "Agyo" and "Ungyo", are called Nio statues because they are installed at Niomon Gate. The two statues have different expressions. The "Agyo" on the right expresses anger on the surface, while the "Ungyo" on the left expresses hidden anger, and both statues have angry expressions. The two Nio statues were installed to prevent enemies of Buddhism from entering Ninnaji, and looking at these two powerful Nio statues with angry expressions makes you feel that Ninnaji is well protected. The Niomon Gate is large and beautiful, and its majestic appearance remains unchanged from the time of its construction, giving you a sense of the deep history of Kyoto's temples. When you visit Ninna-ji Temple, be sure to first compare the expressions of the two Nio statues, "A-gata" and "Un-gata," at Niomon Gate, and then take your time to enjoy Ninna-ji Temple. The nearest bus stop to Ninna-ji Temple is "Omuro-Ninnaji-mae," and it is about a 3-minute walk from the temple.
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Posted: Mar 8, 2024
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