Taiyu-in Reibyō Mausoleum in Detail

Suiban-sha of Taiyuin, an ornately decorated sacred fountain where visitors cleanse their hands and mouth before entering the temple.

Yashamon Gate of Taiyu-in Reibyō Mausoleum.

Another view of Suiban-sha of Taiyuin.

This is the Shoro, or Bell Tower. One of the two towers that flank the Yashamon Gate.

Entering the Yashamon Gate, the third gate of Taiyu-in houses four statues of Yasha demons, each colored to represent the four winds (North, South, East, and West) who stand guard. The gate is also known as Botanmon gate because of the display of peony in the carvings throughout the gate.

Entering the Yashamon Gate.

Entering the Yashamon Gate.

Entering the Yashamon Gate, one of the guardian Yasha demons.

Entering the Yashamon Gate, one of the guardian Yasha demons.

Entering the Yashamon Gate, one of the guardian Yasha demons.

Entering the Yashamon Gate, one of the guardian Yasha demons.

The ceiling of the Yashamon gate, which highlights the peony theme that the gate is known for.

The inner doors of the Yashamon gate.

The main entrance to the Haiden, or worship hall.

This is the exterior of the passage way between the Haiden (worship hall) and the Honden (inner shrine).  

This is the Honden (inner shrine).

Close up of the Honden. 

This is the Ryugu-mon gate, that leads to the sacred resting place, which is closed to the public.

This is the Sukibei, the latticework fence that encloses the Haiden and Honden of the outer shrine.