Nanzenji

Image View Description

Exterior: Sanmon Gate, West Facade

Date

ca. 13th century-19th centuries

Work Type
architecture
Culture
Japanese
Location
Kyoto (Japan)
Notes

A sanmon gate is the main gate of any Zen monastic complex. This gate was built ca. 1628.

Image Source

The Trustees of Columbia University, Media Center for Art History, Department of Art History and Archaeology

Photographer
Cassy Juhl
Record ID
Nanzenji0154