Repair work has been completed on the highly decorated Yomei-mon gate at the Toshogu Shrine in Nikko, a UNESCO World Heritage site north of Tokyo.
The structure, which is a national treasure, has been under repair since December of last year after signs of roof leakage and spots of mold were found.
A temporary roof and scaffolding have been removed, revealing its hundreds of intricate carvings.
Parts that have been repainted and are within reach will be protected with acrylic panels.
The shrine honors Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate that ruled over Japan for more than 200 years until late in the 19th century.
The structure, which is a national treasure, has been under repair since December of last year after signs of roof leakage and spots of mold were found.
A temporary roof and scaffolding have been removed, revealing its hundreds of intricate carvings.
Parts that have been repainted and are within reach will be protected with acrylic panels.
The shrine honors Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate that ruled over Japan for more than 200 years until late in the 19th century.
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Yomei-mon gate at Toshogu Shrine, UNESCO World Heritage site, completed repair work. National treasure faced roof leakage and mold since December. Intricate carvings revealed; repainted parts protected with acrylic panels. Honors Tokugawa Ieyasu, founder of the Tokugawa shogunate in Japan.
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Category ID: nhk
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220419_31/
Date: April 19, 2022
Created: 2022/04/20 11:54
Updated: 2025/12/09 16:50
Last Read: 2022/04/20 11:54