If you know this, you can prove you’re a true Nishinomiya expert: it’s time for the “Nishinomiya Quiz” corner.
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Here’s today’s quiz:
Q. How many gates does Ebessan have?
a. 4
b. 40
c. 1
d. 10
Nishitsu correct answer rate: 100%
If you haven’t seen the answer yet, give it a try♪
- a.４か所90.6%(116票)
- a.４0か所1.6%(2票)
- c.1か所3.9%(5票)
- d.10か所3.9%(5票)
Ebessan in April 2021
The wisteria flowers were blooming.
The correct answer is a. 4!(^^)!
Let’s take a look at them one by one.
Akamon This is the only one with a torii gate!
South Gate
East Gate
North Gate
Akamon is written as “Omote Daimon,” so it’s basically the main gate＼(^o^)／
This gate, affectionately known as “Akamon,” is said to have been built around 1600 and reconstructed by Toyotomi Hideyori. In 1926, 95 years ago, it was designated a National Important Tangible Cultural Property(^o^)／
