 Most viewed - Zuiryuji Temple 瑞龍寺 |
Modeled after Chinese temple architecture common during the Kamkura Period, the temple layout is said to resemble the human body, with the head at the top on this map. Three temple buildings were designated as National Treasures in 1997.474 views
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Zuiryuji's Sanmon Gate, a National Treasure. The original Sanmon Gate was built in 1645, but was lost in a fire in 1746. The present gate was built in 1820. 山門228 views
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Zuiryuji Temple is a 10-min. walk from the south side of JR Takaoka Station. This is the white stone path (called Hatcho-michi 八丁道) leading to the temple. Go in the opposite direction to reach Lord Maeda Toshinaga's grave.225 views
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Maeda Toshinaga, the 2nd lord of the Kaga domain and founder of Takaoka216 views
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Zuiryuji Butsuden Hall was built in 1659. The roof has lead plates. A magnificent example of Zen architecture. Takaoka, Toyama.202 views
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Zuiryuji temple's Hatto is the temple's main worship hall built in 1657. A National Treasure. Takaoka, Toyama. 法堂178 views
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Grave of Lord Maeda Toshinaga is surrounded by a moat (which we cannot cross). The monument stands 11 meters high. The grave is one of Japan's largest for a feudal lord. 前田利長墓所173 views
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Path to gravesite159 views
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Pass through the Somon Gate and you see the Sanmon Gate flanked by two corridors. In front is a plaza of pebbles. 山門151 views
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Entrance to the gravesite of Lord Maeda Toshinaga, about 870 meters away from Zuiryuji. (Maeda Toshinaga Bosho 前田利長墓所)147 views
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Sanmon Gate138 views
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Statue of Maeda Toshinaga, the 2nd lord of the Kaga domain and founder of Takaoka. The Hatcho-michi path is also lined with numerous pine trees, cherry trees, and 54 stone lanterns. It is 870 meters long between Zuiryuji and Lord Toshinaga's gravesite133 views
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After passing through Sanmon Gate, you see the Butsuden Hall, another National Treasure. 仏殿133 views
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Temple admission is 500 yen for adults. First you see the Somon Gate which is an Important Cultural Property. 総門130 views
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Passing through Sanmon Gate122 views
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Butsuden Hall122 views
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Meditation seats inside Zendo Hall122 views
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Meditation seats inside Zendo Hall122 views
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Inside Butsuden Hall 仏殿120 views
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Belonging to the Soto sect of Zen Buddhism, the temple is dedicated to Maeda Toshinaga, the 2nd lord of the Kaga domain and founder of Takaoka. The temple has three buildings designated as National Treasures.118 views
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Hatto Hall, where you take off your shoes.117 views
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The high, open ceiling made of wood is most impressive even to the layman.116 views
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Butsuden Hall116 views
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Sekibyo graves where the partial remains of Lords Maeda Toshinaga and Toshiie and even Oda Nobunaga are buried. 石廟114 views
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Inside Zendo Hall113 views
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Corridor wall ornament113 views
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Corridor from Zendo Hall to Hatto Hall112 views
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Minor altar in Hatto Hall112 views
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Rear view of Butsuden Hall111 views
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Ceiling of Butsuden Hall111 views
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Butsuden Hall111 views
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Ceiling tiles with flower paintings by Kano Yasunobu in Hatto Hall111 views
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Corridor connected to Sanmon Gate111 views
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Corner view of Butsuden Hall110 views
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On the left of the Butsuden is Zendo Hall for zazen meditation training as well as for eating and sleeping for priests. The building is an Important Cultural Property. 禅堂110 views
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Inside Hatto Hall109 views
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Side view of Butsuden Hall108 views
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Butsuden Hall108 views
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On the right of the Butsuden is the Oguri Hall which has kitchen and temple office facilities. The building is an Important Cultural Property. 大庫裏108 views
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Hatto Hall108 views
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Altar inside Hatto Hall108 views
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View of Butsuden and Sanmon Gate107 views
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Hatto Hall107 views
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Hatto Hall107 views
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Butsuden Hall106 views
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Corridor connecting the Sanmon Gate and Zendo Hall.106 views
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Room in Hatto Hall106 views
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Hatto Hall 法堂105 views
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Hatto Hall105 views
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Inside the Daisado Tea Room 大茶堂105 views
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Stone lantern104 views
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Hatto Hall103 views
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Butsuden Hall101 views
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Butsuden Hall101 views
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Inside the Daisado Tea Room which is to the right of the Hatto. Important Cultural Property. 大茶堂101 views
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Corridor and Sanmon Gate101 views
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Rear of Sanmon Gate as seen from the Butsuden100 views
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Sanmon and Butsuden98 views
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Bell tower behind the corridor97 views
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Kitchen in Oguri Hall95 views
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Corridor94 views
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Corridor from Hatto Hall to Oguri Hall93 views
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