The Great East Gate 東大門

Official explanation

The stately East Gate connects the temple’s western precinct to its eastern one. Its origins are unclear, but artifacts discovered during repairs in 1944 show that it was once a gate facing south on the east side of Kagami Pond. The East Gate is a remarkable example of Nara period (710–794) architecture, and it is supported by three ridgepoles on both sides and in the center.

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