Rōmon gate
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The Rōmon gate is a grand, two-storied entrance gate in traditional Japanese Shinto shrine architecture, notable for its imposing presence and richly colored wooden construction.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Niomon gate | 2 |
| Nandaimon (Great South Gate) | 1 |
| Rōmon gate canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2524415 — 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: Rōmon gate Context triple: [Fushimi Inari Taisha, hasStructure, Rōmon 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.
Hozomon gate
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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D.
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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E.
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.
- 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: Rōmon gate Target entity description: The Rōmon gate is a grand, two-storied entrance gate in traditional Japanese Shinto shrine architecture, notable for its imposing presence and richly colored wooden construction.
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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.
Hozomon gate
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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D.
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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E.
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.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Japanese traditional architecture feature
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Shinto shrine gate ⓘ architectural element ⓘ |
| hasAccessControlFunction | controls processions and ritual entry ⓘ |
| hasAlternativeName |
two-storied gate
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楼門 ⓘ
linked to:
城门楼
|
| hasArchitecturalStyle |
shinmei-zukuri related decorative style
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traditional Japanese timber framing ⓘ |
| hasConstructionTechnique | post-and-lintel timber construction ⓘ |
| hasCulturalContext |
Japanese Buddhism
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Shinto ⓘ |
| hasCulturalSignificance |
monumental entrance emphasizing shrine importance
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visual focus of shrine approach ⓘ |
| hasDecorativeElement |
carved transoms (ranma)
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ornamental metal fittings ⓘ painted wooden surfaces ⓘ |
| hasFunction |
entrance gate
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symbolic boundary between sacred and profane space ⓘ |
| hasHistoricalPeriodOfDevelopment |
Heian period
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Kamakura period ⓘ |
| hasLocationType |
approach to main shrine building (honden)
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front of worship hall (haiden) ⓘ |
| hasMaterial | wood ⓘ |
| hasNotableExample |
Rōmon of Itsukushima Shrine
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linked to:
Itsukushima Shrine
Rōmon of Tsurugaoka Hachimangū ⓘ
linked to:
Tsurugaoka Hachimangū
|
| hasNumberOfStories | 2 ⓘ |
| hasRoofingMaterial |
cypress bark shingles
ⓘ
tile ⓘ |
| hasStructuralFeature |
balustraded upper story
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bracket complexes (tokyō) ⓘ central passageway ⓘ hip-and-gable roof ⓘ massive supporting pillars ⓘ side bays ⓘ |
| hasSymbolism |
protection of sacred precincts
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status and power of the shrine or temple ⓘ |
| hasTypicalColor |
red
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vermilion ⓘ |
| hasUpperStoryUse |
ceremonial space
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storage for ritual objects ⓘ |
| isAssociatedWith | major shrines and temples ⓘ |
| isDifferentFrom |
nijūmon gate
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torii ⓘ |
| isLargerThan | typical torii gate ⓘ |
| isPartOf |
shrine compound layout
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temple compound layout ⓘ |
| usedIn |
Buddhist temple architecture in Japan
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Shinto shrine architecture ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Rōmon gate Description of subject: The Rōmon gate is a grand, two-storied entrance gate in traditional Japanese Shinto shrine architecture, notable for its imposing presence and richly colored wooden construction.
Referenced by (4)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
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