The Gate of the Dead, also known as the 'Rift', was located in Meido, the Realm of Waiting. It was the arched entrance to the underwold, a nexus to all realms associated with the kharmic cycle itself: Ningen-do, Yomi, Gaki-do, Toshigoku, and Chikushudo. The Gate could also access Jigoku, but only did so at the will of Emma-O. It stood behind the judgment seat of Emma-O himself.