Kirin-mon: The Grand Gate of Osugi Shrine・麒麟門｜大杉神社の楼門
Osugi Shrine traces its origins dating back to 767 CE. As for the shrine’s gate, I couldn’t determine when it was originally built. However, I was able to find sources stating that an earlier version was built around 1730, only to burn down in 1747.
The current gate was reconstructed over a two-year period at a cost of about 380 million yen (roughly $2.5 million USD) and opened to the public in April 2010 to commemorate the 1,240th anniversary of the shrine’s founding.
Read my full write-up (1-minute read) with links to Google Maps and sources for a deeper dive:
→ https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20260603-osugi
Location: Inashiki, Ibaraki Pref., Japan
Timestamp: 2026/06/03・06:47
Pentax K-1 II + Irix 15mm f/2.4 Blackstone
15 mm ISO 100 for 1/20 sec. at ƒ/3.5
Kirin-mon Doorway: Color, Craftsmanship & Tradition・麒麟門の華麗な扉｜大杉神社
A closer look at the ornate doorway of the Kirin-mon Gate at Osugi Shrine in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan. Vermilion, gold ornamentation, intricate carvings, and colorful floral and cloud motifs reveal the remarkable craftsmanship found throughout the gate.
Google Maps Links and sources for a deeper dive:
→ https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20260603-osugi
Location: Inashiki, Ibaraki Pref., Japan
Timestamp: 2026/06/03・06:49
Pentax K-1 II + Irix 15mm f/2.4 Blackstone
15 mm ISO 100 for 1/20 sec. at ƒ/3.5
