The Nakiryu is painted on the ceiling. 34 boards
of Japanese cypress are put together to form the ceiling.
It is 6mx15m.
The Nakiryu is painted on the ceiling of Yakushi-doh (Or called Honji-doh)
Hall, which is located on the back of Korou (Drum tower). It makes
a sound like a crying when clappers are struck under the dragon.
The original picture was painted by Yasunobu Eishin, but was restored
by Nanbu katayama after it was burned down.
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