豊国神社
Toyokuni Shrine
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A large gate stands at the end of a straight approach. On both sides are Western-style street lamps, with lights set on top of posts, and two or so people are standing in front of the gate. From Kyoto Meishocho (Album of Famous Places in Kyoto), published in 1909 (Meiji 42).
Toyokuni Shrine is dedicated to Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Its revival was decided in the Meiji era, and in 1880 the shrine buildings were completed on the site of the Great Buddha Hall of Hokoji, the temple known for the Daibutsu (Great Buddha) of Kyoto.
The karamon (Chinese-style gate) that now stands in front of the shrine buildings was moved here from Konchiin, a tatchu (a small temple within a large temple) of Nanzenji. It is a designated National Treasure.
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- 『京都名勝帖』（明治42年10月）
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- 117+ years ago
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