noun
two-storied gate; tower gate
Refers to a large gate with an upper story, often found at Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, or castles. The upper floor may house statues or provide a lookout.
浅草寺の楼門はとても立派だ。
The two-storied gate at Sensō-ji is very impressive.
楼門の上には仁王像が安置されている。
Statues of the two Deva kings are enshrined in the upper story of the gate.