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Robert Liljeblad
30th January 2004, 05:20
Hi all,

I’m now living in Japan for my first time. I been fascinated by things surrunding temples and shrines such as:

- Torii
- Nio guardians
- Shishi (Chinese lion)
- Ishidoro

Does anybody have a suggestion of a good book to read more about these different things surrounding temples and shrines in Japan?

Thanks,

Robert

Joseph Svinth
31st January 2004, 07:15
Lonely Planet guides are usually useful starting places.

For torii gates, see also http://www.e-budo.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?threadid=19588&highlight=torii

For temple guardians, see http://www.e-budo.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?threadid=1211&highlight=temple+guardians