The shrine to the Minamotos occupies a prime site in the middle of the city park. It's not particularly beautiful, although as you can see it's quite popular. More interesting is the walkway leading to the shrine. The shogun's wife had two ponds constructed on either side of the walkway. To the left, was the Minamoto pond, with three islands, three being a very auspicious number throughout Asia. And to the right she placed the Taira pond, named after her arch enemies, with four islands. Again across Asia, four means death, which is why in many Asian hotels there won't be a fourth floor, much like the Western thirteen.