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One of the Sanjiko sacred storehouses, Toshogu shrine, tochigi prefecture, Japan Royalty Free Stock Photo

Nikko, Japan 11th may: Komayo-in Temple from Toshogu Shrine Temple in Nikko National Park of Japan Royalty Free Stock Photo

Shimonjinko, Nakajinko and Kamijinko Hall from Toshogu Shrine Temple in Nikko National Park of Japan Royalty Free Stock Photo

One of the Sanjiko sacred storehouses, Toshogu shrine, tochigi prefecture, Japan

Designated Important Cultural Properties Sanjiko is a collective designation for three buildings: Kamijinko Upper Sacred Storehouse, Nakajinko Middle Sacred Storehouse, and Shimojinko Lower Sacred Storehouse. Harnesses and costumes used in the Procession of 1,000 Samurai, a part of the Sacred Processions held in spring and fall, are kept in the storehouses. Large elephant carvings by Kano Tanyu adorn the gable of Kamijinko Storehouse. They are known as the Ã¢â¬ÅImaginary Elephants.Ã¢â¬Â