Nikkō Tōshō-gū

Nikkō Tōshō-gū.

“The original five-storey pagoda was donated by a daimyō in 1650, but it was burned down during a fire, and was rebuilt in 1818. Each storey represents an element – earth, water, fire, wind and aether (or void) – in ascending order. Inside the pagoda, a central shinbashira pillar hangs from chains to minimize damage from earthquakes.”

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