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Worldvisitguide > Places > Shrines and Temples... > Outdoor Architecture > Ishidorii Ishidorii Ishidorii Torii de granit Section 26 on 40 Shrines and Temples of Nikko Outdoor Architecture 1618 Area related : Nikko Important Cultural Properties (Japan) (Définitif) : 1908 UNESCO World Heritage Site (Définitif) : 1999 The Ishidorii has remained in its original form since its construction. The torii gate is made out of 15 blocks of stone, instead of wood, which is the material usually used for torii. History    Nagamasa Kuroda dedicated the Ishidorii in 1618. It is one of the best three stone-made torii gates in Japan, and the biggest among the stone-made torii gates in Edo period. Other two torii gates are located in Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto, and Hachimangu Shrine in Kamakura. Emperor Gomizunoo wrote "Tosho-daigongen" (Divine designation of Ieyasu Tokugawa) on the frame put on the upper side of the Ishidorii. Main material of the Ishidorii was the granite produced in Fukuoka prefecture. Each material is connected by axle, and crossbars have caves in order to be lightweight. Joint of the crossbars was slipped widely by the earthquake in 1949, but it shifted back to the original place by aftershock. Description    The Ishidorii has a unique structure well designed to resist earthquakes. The primary top rail and the secondary top rail, called Kasagi and Shimaki, are hollowed in order to minimize the weight and a pair of grafted stone columns are set to support them. More pictures    The site is the exclusive owner of the structure and the contents. The works on-line are subjected to Intellectual Property Legislations. Insecula is a Thai company based in Pattaya - Chonburi 20260 - Thailand. www.facegain.com - www.worldtravelguide.com and www.bluetravel.com are independent and affiliated. It is forbidden to use this website for any purpose other than personal use. None of the content of this website may be reproduced, copied, used, communicated to the public or transmitted. Design : Studio AK Contact for insecula : insecula@gmail.com Travel Guide - Visit Online - Virtual Visit - Work of Art - History - Map - View from the sky - Photo by satellite - Forum - Blog - Panoramic Pictures - Video - Photos - Exchange Flats/Houses - Social network - Architecture - Research - Relationship - Partner - Meeting Recent registered users sun son lia ana alonso Jitin boliwal Shrines and Temples of Nikko Outdoor Architecture Chousengane Dai-Goma-do Daikokuden Gohotendo Gojunoto Haiden (1) Ishidorii Kaguraden (1) Kamishamusho (3) Karadou-torii Koro Kyozo Massha Hie-jinja Honden Massha Mitomo-jinja Honden Mizuya Niomon (3) Niomon (4) Nitenmon Gate (4) Omizuya Sambutsudo (2) Sannai (2) Shimojinko (1) Shinkyo Shinkyu (5) Shinyosha Shin-yosha (1) Shômen Karamon (1) Shoro Sorinto Pillar Taiyu-in Reibyo Taiyu-in Reibyo Honden Shoro Taiyu-in Reibyo Karamon Taiyu-in Reibyo Koro Taiyu-in Reibyo Koukamon Taiyu-in Reibyo Mizugaki Taiyu-in Reibyo Yashamon (4) Taiyu-in Reibyo Yashamon Sayu Kairo Tozai Kairo (1) Tozai Sukibe Yomeimon (4) Park(s) and Garden(s) Cryptomeria Avenue Shoyoen Transportation How to go to Nikko (7)