Gegyo
懸魚
Gegyo
懸魚
What is Gegyo?
Gegyo is a decoration attached to the bottom of the karahafu (Chinese gable) found at shrines and temples.
It is a fire prevention charm attached to the gable, and is so called because it is shaped like a fish hanging from it.
What is Gegyo?
Gegyo is a decoration attached to the bottom of the karahafu (Chinese gable) found at shrines and temples.
It is a fire prevention charm attached to the gable, and is so called because it is shaped like a fish hanging from it.
Ono Shrine Zuishinmon gate in Tama
Jindaiji temple in Chofu
Wave and turtle: Shimizu Shrine in Higashiyamato
Yagawa Benzaiten in Tachikawa
Lotus on water: Renkyuji temple in Hogashitotsuka
