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The path to the mausoleum passes through three temple gates, each with a pair of guardian figures. Numerous bronze and stone lanterns donated by ''[[daimyo|daimyô]]'' or other elites also line the path. In contrast to the gold and white color scheme of key portions of the Tôshôgû, the Taiyûin mausoleum is decorated in a comparatively subdued gold and black scheme.<ref>Explanatory plaques on-site.[https://www.flickr.com/photos/toranosuke/54286942557/sizes/k/]</ref>
The path to the mausoleum passes through three temple gates, each with a pair of guardian figures. Numerous bronze and stone lanterns donated by ''[[daimyo|daimyô]]'' or other elites also line the path. In contrast to the gold and white color scheme of key portions of the Tôshôgû, the Taiyûin mausoleum is decorated in a comparatively subdued gold and black scheme.<ref>Explanatory plaques on-site.[https://www.flickr.com/photos/toranosuke/54286942557/sizes/k/]</ref>
==Additional Structures==
A Daigomadô (Great Goma Hall) was constructed in 1998 to serve as the venue for [[goma fire ritual|''goma'' fire rituals]]. Conducting such fire rituals in this newly-built hall helps avoid the risk of fires at any of the historic structures on the grounds.<ref>Plaques on-site at Daigomadô Hall.[https://www.flickr.com/photos/toranosuke/54288329865/in/dateposted/]</ref>
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