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Aun Lion and komainu

[Asunaro] February 17, 2018 12:00

February 16, 1805 (1805).
What happened in the grounds of Shiba Shinmei was Megumi's fight.
What was the story that the common people of Edo praised for the stylish measures of the magistrate at that time?
It's the subject of talks and plays.

 

It was komainu that the town fire extinguisher "Megumi" dedicated.

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 ※Shiba grand shrine, Minato-ku (formerly Shiba Shinmeigu)

 

komainu, according to a public guidebook of the Heian period

"Left lion, yellow yellow, opening.
 Right Goma Dog, in color white, unopened mouth, in corner"

From the temple, the left is the lion and the right is the komainu.
It was done.

 

 And what is the name "Lion" in the architectural term.
Yes, there is. Sculpture on the pier used at the top of the pillar
It is called "lion tree nose".

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 ※Koami Shrine

You can see the lion's nose at Koami Shrine.

 

The only wooden cypress left in the Nihonbashi area
This shrine is designated as Tangible Cultural Property, Chuo-ku.
Ascending dragons, descending dragons, and Yoro Falls on shrine hall
It's worth seeing, such as sculptures.

 

Why don't you watch it slowly after worshiping?

 

◆Shiba grand shrine
1-12-7, Shibadaimon, Minato-ku, Tokyo

◆Koami Shrine
16-23, Nihonbashikoamicho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo