The Koro Drum Tower [Explored]

The Koro (鼓楼), or Drum Tower, located on the western side of the approach to Yōmei-mon at Tōshō-gū, is decorated with 38 carvings of turtles and dragons. The drum beat signalled the start of the grand festivals every spring and autumn during the Edo period.

 

Nikko, Japan

Done