Great South Gate
title: Nandai-mon
title: 南大門
description: A colossal wooden gate, one of the biggest in all Japan, that functions as the southern threshold into the todai-ji complex. Ancient wooden pillars form three gates into the complex, these entrances are flanked by the guardian kings. Two statues in the alcoves on either side of the temple facing the entrance. Above is the double tiered slopped roof in a style inspired by Chinese Song Dynasty architecture.
creator: Edict: Emperor Shoumu (741 -752)
creator: Rebuilt: Chougen (1203)
creator: Statues: Unkei and Kaikei (1203)
source: Image 1: IMG_17168.PNG Image 2: IMG_1771.PNG Image 3: IMG_1773.JPG
date: Original Built: 752
date: Destroyed: 962
date: Rebuilt: 1203
contributor: Waldemar Barrios
format: 25.46 meters tall
language: Nara,Japan
type: Religious