Kaminari-mon Gate "The Thunder Gate of Japan"

Beautiful Japanese historical architecture "Kaminari-mon"

This is a historic gate where samurai warriors offered their prayers.

1. Product Description
The Kaminari-mon Gate ("thunder gate"), standing at the entrance to the professional and road leading to Senso-ji, is Asakusa's most famous landmark.
Inside the gate either side are enormous wooden statues of the protective Buddhist deities Fujin(wind god) and Raijin (thunder god), from which the gate gets its name.
The original gate was erected in 942 by the “Taira no Kinmasa”, a military commander, but burned down several times over the centuries.
It was originally located near Komagata, but it was reconstructed in its current location in 1635.
This is made with the image of the "Thunder Gate" of "Asakusa, Japan", which was built in 1960, donated by Japanese entrepreneur, Konoshuke Matushita (1984-1989).

This thunder gate was famous among many people in the ancient time also.
The “Asakusa Kannon Temple- the Thunder Gate” has become a familiar gate among many tourists visiting Japan.
It has become a symbol of Tokyo (Japan).

2. About the artist Name: Unnou Souhaku (海野 宗伯）
Born in 1962. In 1997, Unnnou Souhaku established a group of professionals engaged in developing three dimensional models.
The group has received especially high accolades for its authentic reproduction of Sengoku Period statues based on historical documents from the time.
Unnou's products, including original armors, helmets, and Buddhist statues, reflect the best of Japanese art and are well- received all over the world.
Under the watchful eye of artist and creative producer, Unno Souhaku, the ten or more artists working for KENSIN Kobo Studio, each expertly work on different product manufacturing tasks such as molding, assembly, finishing and painting.
The final result is a product made of the highest quality.

	Front Side   The great Japanese entrepreneur, Konoshuke Matsuhita donated in building this“Kaminarimon” and “large lantern”. During his illness, he had visited Asakusa Kannon Temple and prayed for his recovery.
	Fujin / Raijin "The thunder gate" is beautifully reproduced   The Kaminarimon consists of the two protective Buddhist deities Fujin (wind god) and Raijin (thunder god), where these two deities helps in removing the storm and flood damage, brings peaceful and tranquil to the society. Also, these two protective deities are carefully reproduced and painting is done with the combination of various color tones and textures.
	Back Side   The original name of the street called "The thunder gate of wind god", which is written still in the lantern of the back side. Nowadays, it is called as “Kaminarimon” (which is written in the front side). The front side of the gate, has the protective Buddhist deities Fujin (wind god) and Raijin (thunder god) and in the back side, “Tenryuzou” and “Kinryuzou” which is precisely reproduced.
	Dragon God Sculpture There is a secret hidden in the red lanterns of Kaminarimon Gate. When you look at the lanterns from below, you can see intricate carvings of dragon gods. This product also reproduces this detail. The reason why dragon gods are carved on the lanterns of Kaminarimon Gate is said to be based on an anecdote from “Asakusa Temple Engi. The legend tells of a day when the Bodhisattva Kannon appeared, and overnight, a thousand pine trees sprouted in the area. Three days later, a dragon with golden scales appeared in the pine forest from the heavens.
	Leaf Pasting Process The gold leaf is used for the gold decoration part. The painting looks more amazing with the addition of gold leaf.
	The reproduction of Kaminarimon is done with the composition of more than 200 parts. All the parts are created by molding it. All the molded parts are polished, painted and beautifully assembled for the delivery.

Artist-Unnou Souhaku

Born in 1962.

Since 1990,
He started to research and focus on the production of the original armors creation, helmets, kimono, own production of lacquerware from the time of “Azuchi Momoyama Period” and “Sengoku Period” of Japan.

In 1997,
Unnou Souhaku requested “Mr. Hiromichi Miura”, to develop the 1/4 scale real armor of “Samurai Warrior – Oda Nobunaga”, who is the only person associated with the preservation of Japanese helmets and armor in Japan.

Continuosly, there was development of other real armors of 1/4 scale of Samurai Warriors of “Sanada Yukimura” & “Uesugi Kensin”.
Under the watchful eye of artist and creative producer, Unno Souhaku, many professionals engaged in developing high accolades for its authentic reproduction of Sengoku period statues based on historical documents from the time.
The final result is a product made of the highest quality.

【Products are able to see in Tokyo / Nihonbashi Office】

Reservation is required before visiting Kensin Co., LTD.

Please kindly contact us @ assist@art-of-war.jp by an E-mail or you are able to call us at phone number: +81-03-5299-5617 for an appointment.
Opening & Closing Time: 10:00 a.m. - 18:00 p.m. (Tuesday – Friday)

※Reservation required for a visit (at least 3 days before)

Access Information:
1. 3 minutes from Kanda station of JR Yamanote Line (South Exit)

2. 5 minutes from Mitsukoshimae Station of Tokyo Metro Ginza Line

3. Shin- Nihonbashi Station of Soubu Line

*The image is phototype only