Suzakumon, Main gate at ancient Imperial Palace in Nara, Japan
The Suzakumon gate stands as a large wooden structure with a tiled roof at the southern entrance of the Imperial Palace complex.
This ceremonial entrance served as the primary access point for foreign dignitaries and imperial court members during the Nara period from 710 to 784.
The gate design reflects traditional Japanese architectural principles with its symmetrical layout and vermillion bird guardian deity placement at the southern entrance.
Visitors can access the reconstructed gate through guided tours, which operate daily between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM except during national holidays.
The 1998 reconstruction incorporates both ancient cypress wood techniques and modern concrete foundations to protect against seismic activity.
Part of: royal palace
GPS coordinates: 35.01361,135.74222
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:55
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