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  1. Komainu - Wikipedia

    • Komainu (狛犬), often called lion-dogs in English, are statue pairs of lion-like creatures, which traditionally guard the entrance or gate of the shrine, or placed in front of or within the honden (inner sanctum) of Japanese Shinto shrines. See more

    Symbolic meaning

    A twin pair of komainu (construable as "Korean dog" ) or two shishi ("lion")/karajishi ("Chinese lion") are the … See more

    History

    In Asia, the lion was popularly believed to have the power to repel evil, and for this reason it was habitually used to guard gates and doors. The Komainu strongly resemble Chinese guardian lions and in fact originate from … See more

    Parallels

    A variant of the komainu theme is the fox, acting as guardian of shrines dedicated to the Inari deity. There are about 30 thousand Inari shrines in Japan, and the entrance of each is guarded by a pair of fox statues. Often one, … See more

    External links

    • Media related to Komainu at Wikimedia Commons
    • Media related to Inari fox statues at Wikimedia Commons See more

     
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  2. Komainu
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    Komainu (狛犬), often called lion-dogs in English, are statue pairs of lion -like creatures, which traditionally guard the entrance or gate of the shrine, or placed in front of or within the honden (inner sanctum) of Japanese Shinto shrines.
    Visitors to Japan's numerous Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are often greeted by a pair of imposing lion-like statues flanking the entrance. These majestic creatures, known as komainu, serve as the fierce guardians of Japan's sacred spaces.
     
  3. Komainu: The Fierce Guardians of Japan's Sacred …

    Visitors to Japan's numerous Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are often greeted by a pair of imposing lion-like statues flanking the entrance. These majestic creatures, known as komainu, serve as the fierce guardians of …

     
  4. Komainu, the guardians of the temples | Japan …

    Who has heard of the Komainu? Located at the entrance to places of worship, these lion-dog statues are emblematic of the Japanese landscape. They are found not only in Buddhist temples but also in some Shinto shrines to protect …

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  6. Komainu: The History of Japan’s Mythical Lion Dogs - Tofugu

  7. 13 Types of Shinto Shrines: Different Deities, Beliefs …

    Jul 5, 2022 · They feature fox guardians, who stand out and tell us they are one of the Inari shrines. Why fox? Foxes prey on mice, which eat away grains. Their fur color and tail shape look like the ears of rice. Those facts made foxes related …

  8. Mystical Protectors: Understanding Japan’s Komainu

    Nov 2, 2023 · The Komainu are a pair of Japanese statues carved in the shape of a dog or lion, and typically placed in front of Japanese Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples, as a symbol of protection. The Komainu are kept in shrines, …

  9. Komainu - The Fierce and Friendly Guardians of …

    Mar 24, 2023 · Komainu (狛犬), also known as lion dogs, are mythical creatures that have been a part of Japanese culture for centuries. These fierce and friendly guardians can be found at the entrance of Shinto shrines, Buddhist temples, …

  10. Komainu (shrine guardians) - Green Shinto

    Nov 8, 2016 · Anyone who visits a shrine in Japan will have noticed the curious creatures that stand as guardians, welcoming visitors but keeping out evil spirits. Those who visit a lot of shrines will notice considerable differences in the statues.

  11. Japanese Temple Guardians - Culture - Japan Travel

    Jun 27, 2019 · At Shinto shrines you'll often come across a pair of kitsune foxes or komainu dogs as guardians. They certainly have their appeal but the Buddhist Nio guardians are different. They look ready to attack and I was interested to know …

  12. Guardian Lion-Dogs | Japan | Kamakura period …

    Pairs of lion‑dogs (komainu), featuring leonine heads on canine bodies, are traditionally placed before the entrance of Shinto shrines to ward off evil. The figure on the right is distinguished by its open mouth (a gyō), while the figure …

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