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SHISHI 獅子 PHOTO TOUR
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SHISHI (also Korean Dog, Chinese Lion)
SHINTO SHRINE & BUDDHIST TEMPLE GUARDIANS
Shishi, Myōhonji Temple 妙本寺, Kamakura
Shishi under Temple Eaves
Myōhonji Temple 妙本寺, Kamakura
Shishi 獅子 and Baku 獏, Myōhonji Temple 妙本寺, Kamakura
BAKU 獏 - The Eater of Nightmares
At Ryuutakuji Temple. Often shown in combination with the Shishi
Shishi are often paired with an elephant-like creature named BAKU, known as the eater of
nightmares in Japanese mythology. Images of the dragon are also found frequently as
architectural decorative elements (kibana 木鼻) at temples, less so at shrines.
Baku 獏, Edo Period. Photo courtesy of www.buddhist-statues.com
 
Shishi at Enno-ji (Arai no Enmado) in Kita Kamakura
All photos by Mark Schumacher unless otherwise specified.
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 "Shishi at Enno-ji (Arai no Enmado) in Kita Kamakura")
 "Shishi at Enno-ji (Arai no Enmado) in Kita Kamakura")
