Monday 10 April 2006
Tokyo
The original shrine is said to have been built in 1627 by the warrior Todo Takatora, to enshrine the deified Tokugawa Ieyasu (Toshogu) - first shogun who wrested power away from the Emperor and established Edo as the capital.
The name "Toshogu" is a royal title which translates as "Light of the East" or "Sun god of the east".
The Haiden is the main structure and the hall of worship. This is where the priests and shrine maidens participate in the ceremonies of the Toshogu.
Saturday, May 05, 2007
Toshogu Shrine
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