 Most viewed - Menuma Shodenzan Kangiin Temple 妻沼聖天山 |
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Menuma Shodenzan Kangiin temple, a National Treasure in Kumagaya, Saitama. 歓喜院聖天堂 奥殿の彫刻145 views
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Menuma Shodenzan's Kisomon Gate has three gables called "sanhafu." Very unusual. Kumagaya, Saitama138 views
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Menuma Shodenzan temple136 views
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Menuma Shodenzan Kangiin temple is Saitama Prefecture's sole building designated as a National Treasure. The main Honden Hall is a magnificent work of art with numerous wooden sculptures.116 views
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Menuma Shodenzan Kangiin temple features the colorful Gongen-style of architecture which is also found in Toshogu Shrine in Nikko, Tochigi.98 views
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Mural near the bus stop at Menuma Shoden.94 views
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Jizo statue near Kisomon Gate94 views
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Kisomon Gate was built in 1855. 貴惣門92 views
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Kisomon Gate is very unusual for its triple gables.92 views
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Kisomon Gate is very unusual for its triple gables.92 views
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Kisomon Gate wooden carvings.91 views
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In front of the Honden Hall is this stone stage.91 views
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Taking seven years from 2003 to 2010, the temple was painstakingly restored to its former splendor. The magnificent result was open for public viewing from June 1, 2011. In May 2012, it was designated as a National Treasure.91 views
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Monkeys supporting the building on all three sides.91 views
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Both sides of Kisomon Gate has three gables called "sanhafu." Very unusual.90 views
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Menuma Shodenzan Honden Hall, front side 本殿90 views
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Menuma Shodenzan Honden Hall 本殿90 views
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Numerous woodcarvings depict a variety of scenes.90 views
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Kisomon Gate is an Important Cultural Property. 貴惣門89 views
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Jizo statue near Kisomon Gate89 views
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Kisomon Gate wooden carvings.89 views
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Kannon statue89 views
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Niomon Gate 仁王門89 views
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Bell at Niomon Gate 仁王門89 views
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Looking toward the front of the Honden Hall.89 views
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Inside Daishi-do Hall 大師堂89 views
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Sumo ring 相撲場89 views
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JR Kumagaya Station, north entrance89 views
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Kisomon Gate wooden carvings.88 views
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Way to the main temple.88 views
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Statue of Lord Saito Sanemori, Heian Period warrior who lived in Kumagaya. 斎藤実盛88 views
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Gomado Hall 護摩堂88 views
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Nakamon Gate 中門88 views
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Way to Kisomon Gate, the main gate to Shodenzan.87 views
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About Kisomon Gate87 views
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Map of Shodenzan grounds.87 views
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Niomon Gate 仁王門87 views
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Suigyo-do has a water well.87 views
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Suigyo-do has a water well for water ablutions.87 views
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Daishi-do Hall 大師堂87 views
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Menuma Shodenzan Honden Hall 本殿87 views
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Menuma Shodenzan Honden Hall 本殿87 views
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ABout Menuma Shodenzan Honden Hall 本殿87 views
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The magnfiicent back part of the Honden can be seen.87 views
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However, you cannot enter the building.87 views
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Menuma Shodenzan Kangiin temple was built during 1735 to 1760, taking 25 years.87 views
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These colorful woodcarvings were once all faded to bare wood after 250 years under the weather. 87 views
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Bus stop No. 6 near JR Kumagaya Station's North exit for Menuma Shodenzan.87 views
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Bus to Menuma Shodenzan.87 views
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Kisomon Gate86 views
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Niomon Gate 仁王門86 views
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About the Stone Stage.86 views
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Kannon inside Daishi-do Hall 大師堂86 views
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Incense burner in front of Honden Hall86 views
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Menuma Shodenzan Honden Hall 本殿86 views
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Fire extinguisher86 views
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Guided tours are provided at certain times. Only in Japanese though.86 views
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Name of a donor.86 views
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Kisomon Gate wooden carvings.85 views
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Niomon Gate 仁王門85 views
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Daishi-do Hall and sumo ring85 views
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Daishi-do Hall 大師堂85 views
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Front part of the Honden Hall.85 views
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The back part of the Honden is surrounded by this fence, but you can enter the fence and look at the colorful exterior up close.85 views
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This monkey has a child.85 views
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Sumo wrestling85 views
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Entrance to view the rear part of the Honden Hall. Admission is 700 yen. Open 10 am - 4 pm84 views
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Kisomon Gate83 views
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