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Kamijinko, Nikkō, 1860 - 1880
About the object
This photograph shows, to the right, the kamijinko, or Upper Storehouse of the Nikkō Tōshōgū Shrine. In the centre stands the Bell Tower (shōrō) and to the left is the rinzō, or Sutra Storehouse. The storehouse houses important sacred treasures. The place is also noteworthy for the many inscribed stone lanterns that were donated by devotees.