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Ahead of the Hatto Hall stands an old gate, not as large as Sanmon or Somon, with a gabled roof. This gate is called Karamon {kah-rah-mon} and was brought here from Zojoji in Tokyo together with the Main Hall in 1647. It represents a typical architecture style in the early Edo Period and is designated as an ICA. The gate was used exclusively for the envoys of the imperial court visiting the Temple. Even today, the gate is open only on specific occasions like the Airing of Treasures in early November, as shown in the right photo. Otherwise, visitors have to go around the gate to reach the next building Hojo.
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