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Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Mausoleum of Kaimon Chengchao・海門承朝王墓

Kaimon Chengchao was a powerful figure in Kyoto's Zen establishment during the early 15th century. The son of Emperor Chōkei of the historically disputed Southern Court, he is memorialized here beside his father within the imperial mausoleum grounds in the former precincts of Tenryu-ji temple.

Taken in Saga, Kyoto, Japan

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PictureCode: 260224

PictureCode: 260224
Location: Arashiyama
Keywords: Temples

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