The Shinkyu remains in its original condition, although it's partitioning and its transom have been slightly altered. This structure represents the type of stable found in Shoin-zukuri, the typical architectural style for residences of feudal lords.
The stable is the only unpainted bare wood construction among all of the buildings of Toshogu and it is the largest extant horse stable constructed at that time.
There is no painting on the Shinkyu. Sculptures of Sansaru "Three Monkeys" are put on the crossbar of the Shinkyu. The Sansaru consists of eight panels like a picture book. Monkey has been treated as a guardian of horse since early times. Therefore, there was a custom to keep monkey in the stable until Muromachi period.
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White horses attend the Shinkyu from 10am to 2pm.attend, except a rainy and snowy day. The color of the sacred horse has to be white.
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