Viewing the Honsha from the backside
Honden (Right on the picture), and Haiden are seen.
The Youmeimon Gate is seen on the left edge of the photo.
Ishinoma room connects the Honden and the Haiden.
The Honsha is the central building of Toshogu Shrine. Haiden oratory,
Ishinoma middle room and the Honden main hall are arranged in
a certain pattern. This construction is called Gongen-zukuri. The
Gongen is the divine name of Ieyasu.
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