11 Culture Ogushi Shrine in Shizuoka Peter Sidell several side shrines, each with their own distinct pair of komainu guardian lion-dogs
24 Culture Unique and Rare Images in Japan Elena Lisina In Japan it’s easy to meet such statues as komainu (lion dogs), kitsune
11 Culture Kansho-in Temple in Mariko Peter Sidell detailed wooden carvings above your head, a dragon on one side, a guardian lion
Culture Kitakinokura Yotsumiya Shrine Bonson Lam The highlight of the year though would be the Gion Festival on the second
Culture Ushijima Shrine Sleiman Azizi Unlike other shrines that feature a fox or a lion as guardians, Ushijima
9 Culture Ryuko-ji Temple in Matsumoto Peter Sidell other looks like a devotee or saint, mounted on a creature resembling a lion
Culture Tateishi Kumano Shrine Sleiman Azizi some strongly carved stone lanterns and the traditional pair of komainu lion-dog
Culture Edogawa City Ward - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi The shrine itself features a couple of stylised lion motifs while the grounds