Traditional Armor Gathering at Nikkō Tōshōgū Shrine, Japan
Colorful traditional armor and shrine architecture at Nikkō Tōshōgū in autumn.
Traditional Armored Gathering at Nikkō Tōshō-gū
This autumn documentary photograph shows participants in colorful traditional samurai-style armor gathered before ornate shrine buildings at the Nikkō Tōshō-gū complex in Japan.
Traditional armored participants gather before ornate shrine buildings in the wooded Nikkō Tōshō-gū complex.
Armored participants gather before ornate shrine buildings in Nikkō, Japan.
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A group of participants wearing colorful traditional samurai-style armor gathers before ornate wooden shrine buildings in the forested Nikkō Tōshō-gū complex. Gold helmets, red and blue garments, swords, poles, stone lanterns, and richly decorated architecture create a detailed autumn documentary scene.
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The image captures a ceremonial gathering in the wooded shrine grounds of Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture. Gold helmets, layered red and blue armor, swords, long poles, stone lanterns, red railings, and richly decorated wooden structures are visible in strong sunlight. The location is associated with the Kamijinko, Nakajinko, and Shimojinko area within the Shrines and Temples of Nikkō cultural property.
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A detailed documentary travel photograph of a traditional armored gathering at the Nikkō Tōshō-gū shrine complex, framed by richly decorated architecture and wooded grounds.
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Where was this traditional armored gathering photographed?
At the Nikkō Tōshō-gū shrine complex in Nikkō, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan.
What does the image show?
It shows participants in colorful traditional samurai-style armor gathered before ornate wooden shrine buildings.
When was the image captured?
The supplied capture date is October 17, 2013.
What season is represented?
The image was captured in autumn.
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