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[[File:Nikko-monkeys.jpg|right|thumb|400px|The "See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil" monkeys carved by [[Hidari Jingoro|Hidari Jingorô]]]]
One of the most famous sights within the Tôshôgû complex is the Yômeimon, a large ''karamon'' ("Chinese gate") loaded with intricately detailed carving and decorative elaboration. Named after one of the gates to the [[Kyoto Imperial Palace]], the Yômeimon includes over 500 relief depictions of animals and people, including ones of elephants, giraffes, and other creatures about which knowledge was surely second or third-hand. Paintings of dragons by [[Kano Tanyu|Kanô Tan'yû]] are located inside the gateway. Along with the Yômeimon, five other structures including the ''honden'' (main hall) and ''haiden'' (worship hall) have been designated as [[National Treasures]]. Another thirty structures on the grounds have been designated [[Important Cultural Properties]].
One of the most famous sights within the Tôshôgû complex is the Yômeimon, a large ''karamon'' ("Chinese gate") loaded with intricately detailed carving and decorative elaboration. Named after one of the gates to the [[Kyoto Imperial Palace]], the Yômeimon includes over 500 relief depictions of animals and people, including ones of elephants, giraffes, and other creatures about which knowledge was surely second or third-hand. Paintings of dragons by [[Kano Tanyu|Kanô Tan'yû]] are located inside the gateway. Along with the Yômeimon, five other structures including the ''honden'' (main hall) and ''haiden'' (worship hall) have been designated as [[National Treasures]]. Another thirty structures on the grounds have been designated [[Important Cultural Properties]].
