
Pillars, floor, wall and attic are vermilion
lacquered entirely. |
The Kairou extends from the Youmeimon Gate
to the left and the right. It is 220m long. The Kairou surrounds
Honsha (Main building). Also, many sculptures decorate the Kairou.
For example, clouds are on the transom, flower, bird, waterfowl
and other animals are put on the wainscoting. These sculptures are
related to the sky, ground and water. Every one of these is transparent
carving.
The Gokurouka connects
Higashi Kairou (East Corridor) and Ishinoma (Room of Stone). It
is 20m long. This corridor is used when foods are dedicated to the
God. Wave, cloud and phoenix are painted on the crossbar. These
were painted with Indian ink.
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