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  Worldvisitguide > Places > Shrines and Temples... > Outdoor Architecture > Kaguraden
Kaguraden
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Shrines and Temples of Nikko
Outdoor Architecture

UNESCO World Heritage Site (Définitif) : 1999

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Chinese and Japanese style are combined to form most of the buildings, but the Kaguraden is pure Japanese style construction. Front side of the building is used as a stage, while the rest of the space is used as locker room. In addition, backside of the building faces the corridor. Shutters are equipped on the sleeve of the stage. Audience can watch well when the shutters are open up. The maidens of Yaotome perform court dance with music on the stage in the Spring Festival.
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Carving of flower basket on the side wainscoting
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