Chohoji Daimon (Great Gate at Chohoji Temple)

It is said that this gate was built in 1388. It is considered to be a well-balanced representative of the early Muromachi period(1336-1573). This two-storied gate is guarde d by a pair of statues, called the Deva Kings, standing on either side. The gate was constructed using a bracket system, intermediate supports and with Japanese style as the underlying tone.