lion-dog statue with jewel at japanese shrine

liondog statue jewel japanese shrine asia hachimangu japan culture landscape mountain maioka shinto shintoism aged ancient famous place granite historical landmark holy site idyllic important cultural property manmade moss mosscovered mossy nonurban scene old ornamental outdoor outdoors outside religious still life stone structure tranquil tranquility travel destination komainu or socalled liondogs english are typically pairs both protecting evil sphere paw supposed be that symbolizes ball vital energy