Hozomon gate
E234493
Hozomon gate is the imposing inner entrance gate of Tokyo’s historic Senso-ji Temple, known for its massive lanterns and guardian statues.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Hozomon Gate | 2 |
| Hozomon gate canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2104883 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Hozomon gate Context triple: [Senso-ji, hasStructure, Hozomon gate]
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A.
Sakurada Gate
Sakurada Gate is a historic fortified entrance to the Tokyo Imperial Palace grounds, known for its role in Japan’s Edo-period defenses and as the site of notable historical events.
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B.
Shureimon Gate
Shureimon Gate is a historic Ryukyuan-style ceremonial gate in Naha, Okinawa, renowned as one of Japan’s most iconic cultural symbols and an entrance to Shuri Castle.
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C.
Seishomon Gate
Seishomon Gate is a historic entrance of the Kyoto Imperial Palace, known for its traditional Japanese architectural style and role in the former imperial residence complex.
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D.
Otemon Gate
Otemon Gate is a historic main entrance to the Tokyo Imperial Palace, notable for its traditional Japanese castle-style architecture and role in Japan’s imperial and feudal history.
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E.
Iljumun Gate
Iljumun Gate is the traditional first gate of Korean Buddhist temples, symbolizing the entrance from the secular world into the sacred precincts.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Hozomon gate Target entity description: Hozomon gate is the imposing inner entrance gate of Tokyo’s historic Senso-ji Temple, known for its massive lanterns and guardian statues.
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A.
Sakurada Gate
Sakurada Gate is a historic fortified entrance to the Tokyo Imperial Palace grounds, known for its role in Japan’s Edo-period defenses and as the site of notable historical events.
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B.
Shureimon Gate
Shureimon Gate is a historic Ryukyuan-style ceremonial gate in Naha, Okinawa, renowned as one of Japan’s most iconic cultural symbols and an entrance to Shuri Castle.
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C.
Seishomon Gate
Seishomon Gate is a historic entrance of the Kyoto Imperial Palace, known for its traditional Japanese architectural style and role in the former imperial residence complex.
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D.
Otemon Gate
Otemon Gate is a historic main entrance to the Tokyo Imperial Palace, notable for its traditional Japanese castle-style architecture and role in Japan’s imperial and feudal history.
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E.
Iljumun Gate
Iljumun Gate is the traditional first gate of Korean Buddhist temples, symbolizing the entrance from the secular world into the sacred precincts.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Buddhist temple gate
ⓘ
cultural heritage structure ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | traditional Japanese Buddhist temple architecture ⓘ |
| country | Japan ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo | Kannon ⓘ |
| follows | Kaminarimon Gate ⓘ |
| function | entrance to the inner precincts of Senso-ji ⓘ |
| hasAccess | public ⓘ |
| hasColor | red ⓘ |
| hasCulturalImportance | important symbol of Asakusa district ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
Nio guardian statues
ⓘ
guardian statues ⓘ massive red lantern ⓘ two large hanging lanterns ⓘ |
| hasGuardianType | Nio (benevolent kings) ⓘ |
| hasJapaneseName |
宝蔵門
ⓘ
linked to:
Niōmon gate
|
| hasLanternType | chochin lantern ⓘ |
| hasMaterial | wood ⓘ |
| hasRole |
inner entrance gate
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main inner gate of Senso-ji ⓘ |
| hasStoreyCount | two-storey gate ⓘ |
| innerGateOf | Senso-ji Temple ⓘ |
| isAssociatedWith |
Buddhism
ⓘ
Tokyo tourism ⓘ |
| isMaintainedBy | Senso-ji Temple administration ⓘ |
| isNear |
Nakamise shopping street
ⓘ
linked to:
Nakamise-dori shopping street
|
| isOnApproachTo |
Senso-ji Main Hall
ⓘ
linked to:
Senso-ji Temple
|
| isPartOfPilgrimageRoute | yes ⓘ |
| isPopularPhotoSpot | yes ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Asakusa
ⓘ
Japan ⓘ Senso-ji Temple ⓘ Taito, Tokyo ⓘ
linked to:
Taitō
Tokyo ⓘ |
| partOf |
Senso-ji Temple complex
ⓘ
linked to:
Senso-ji Temple
|
| precedes |
Senso-ji Main Hall
ⓘ
linked to:
Senso-ji Temple
|
| romanization | Hōzōmon ⓘ |
| significance | symbolic landmark of Senso-ji ⓘ |
| touristAttraction | yes ⓘ |
| translation | Treasure-House Gate ⓘ |
| usedFor |
religious processions
ⓘ
tourist sightseeing ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Hozomon gate Description of subject: Hozomon gate is the imposing inner entrance gate of Tokyo’s historic Senso-ji Temple, known for its massive lanterns and guardian statues.
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
subject linked to:
Senso-ji Temple
linked to: Hozomon gate
subject linked to:
Nakamise-dori shopping street
linked to: Hozomon gate