When guided by a Jigokuchō, the Senkaimon takes the form of a waiting room entered through a sliding door. The Senkaimon is used for Soul Society citizens (Shinigami, Souls, Zanpakutō Spirits, etc.) Humans can also use such a gate through the use of Reishihenkanki [Spirit Exchangers], which convert solid matter into spirit particles.
Intruders can pass through the Senkaimon in the same manner. While this method uses the same gate, the lack of a Jigokuchō [Hell Butterfly] forces intruders to pass through the Dangai [Parsing World], a bordering dimension between the Human World and Soul Society (not to be confused with Hueco Mundo). This is much more dangerous to do, as souls that cannot pass through before the gate to Soul Society closes are trapped there forever. It is possible for Seireitei to deactivate these mechanisms, allowing Shinigami or Humans to traverse the Dangai safely. While the Senkaimon is run by the Kidō Corps, some high ranking Noble Families have been shown to have private Senkaimon.
Intruders can pass through the Senkaimon in the same manner. While this method uses the same gate, the lack of a Jigokuchō [Hell Butterfly] forces intruders to pass through the Dangai [Parsing World], a bordering dimension between the Human World and Soul Society (not to be confused with Hueco Mundo). This is much more dangerous to do, as souls that cannot pass through before the gate to Soul Society closes are trapped there forever. It is possible for Seireitei to deactivate these mechanisms, allowing Shinigami or Humans to traverse the Dangai safely. While the Senkaimon is run by the Kidō Corps, some high ranking Noble Families have been shown to have private Senkaimon.
