This is referred to as the most gorgeous gate. It is called “Higurashi-mon” or “day spending gate”. It is considered so beautiful that one could spend a whole day here admiring it, and never be weary of looking at it.

A personal comment: As I observed the collection of intricate carvings that made up the total structure, I noted that one of the white pillars, beautifully carved, was installed upsidedown. I pointed this out to a member of the local management-security team. With a knowing smile he told me “The original builders of this structure installed it upside down, on purpose, so that the Gods wouldn’t think that they thought they were perfect”.