 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 1997.478 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230 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.227 views
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Maeda Toshinaga, the 2nd lord of the Kaga domain and founder of Takaoka219 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.204 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181 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175 views
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Path to gravesite162 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155 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)149 views
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Sanmon Gate142 views
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After passing through Sanmon Gate, you see the Butsuden Hall, another National Treasure. 仏殿136 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 gravesite135 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133 views
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Meditation seats inside Zendo Hall127 views
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Passing through Sanmon Gate125 views
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Butsuden Hall125 views
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Meditation seats inside Zendo Hall124 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.121 views
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Inside Butsuden Hall 仏殿121 views
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Butsuden Hall119 views
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Hatto Hall, where you take off your shoes.119 views
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The high, open ceiling made of wood is most impressive even to the layman.118 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117 views
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Corridor wall ornament117 views
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Ceiling of Butsuden Hall115 views
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Butsuden Hall115 views
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Corridor from Zendo Hall to Hatto Hall115 views
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Minor altar in Hatto Hall115 views
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Inside Zendo Hall114 views
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Ceiling tiles with flower paintings by Kano Yasunobu in Hatto Hall114 views
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Corridor connected to Sanmon Gate114 views
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Rear view of Butsuden Hall113 views
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Corner view of Butsuden Hall113 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113 views
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Inside Hatto Hall113 views
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Side view of Butsuden Hall112 views
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Altar inside Hatto Hall111 views
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Butsuden Hall110 views
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Butsuden Hall110 views
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Hatto Hall110 views
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Hatto Hall110 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109 views
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Corridor connecting the Sanmon Gate and Zendo Hall.109 views
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View of Butsuden and Sanmon Gate109 views
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Room in Hatto Hall108 views
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Stone lantern108 views
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Hatto Hall108 views
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Hatto Hall107 views
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Hatto Hall 法堂106 views
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Inside the Daisado Tea Room 大茶堂106 views
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Butsuden Hall105 views
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Hatto Hall104 views
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Inside the Daisado Tea Room which is to the right of the Hatto. Important Cultural Property. 大茶堂104 views
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Corridor and Sanmon Gate103 views
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Butsuden Hall102 views
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Rear of Sanmon Gate as seen from the Butsuden102 views
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Bell tower behind the corridor100 views
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Sanmon and Butsuden99 views
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Kitchen in Oguri Hall97 views
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Corridor96 views
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Corridor from Hatto Hall to Oguri Hall95 views
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