Nikko Toshogu Shrine (Yomeimon) : Assembly Instructions
Nikko Toshogu is a shrine in Nikko City, Tochigi Prefecture. It was designated as a World
Heritage Site in 1999.
"Yomeimon", a gate that is the most well-known section of Nikko Toshogu, is adorned with
approximately 500 engravings and richly-colored decorations representing the stylishness of
the Edo culture. It is also called "Higurashimon", meaning "gate of sundown", because of its
sophistication and splendor that continue to take your breath away even after gazing at it all
day long.
*This model was designed for Papercraft and may differ from the original in some respects.
*In this picture, the edges of the completed model have been touched up with paint.
Assembly Instructions
Mountain fold(dotted line)
Make a mountain fold.
Valley fold
(dashed and dotted line)
Make a valley fold.
Scissors line (solid line)
Cut along the line.
Cut In Line (solid line)
Cut along the line.
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The glue spot(colored dot)
shows where to apply the glue.
Glue spot (Red dot)
Glue parts with the same number together.
Glue spot (Green dot)
Glue whithin the same part.
Glue spot (Blue dot)
Glue to the rear of the other part.
Glue spot (White circle)
Attach to the edges of the other parts.
Parts sheet (Pattern) : Twenty-two A4 sheets
No. of Parts : 411 parts
Assembly Instructions : Sixteen A4 sheets
* Build the model by carefully reading the Assembly Instructions, in the parts sheet page order.
Write down the number on the back of each part as you cut them out.
Since many of the parts are complicated and very small, do a trial assembly before actually
Hint
attaching them together.
The finished piece will look more realistic if you paint the edges of the parts with colors similar
to the parts.
Tools and materials
Assembly tip
Scissors, set square, glue (We
Trace along the folds with a
recommend stick glue),pencil,
ruler and a used pen (no ink) to
used ballpoint pen, toothpicks,
get a sharper, easier fold.
tweezers,
(useful for handling small parts)
Caution
Glue, scissors and other tools
may be dangerous to young
children so be sure to keep them
out of the reach of young
children.