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147 views
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Menuma Shodenzan temple141 views
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Menuma Shodenzan's Kisomon Gate has three gables called "sanhafu." Very unusual. Kumagaya, Saitama140 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.119 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.99 views
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Mural near the bus stop at Menuma Shoden.96 views
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Kisomon Gate was built in 1855. 貴惣門95 views
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Jizo statue near Kisomon Gate94 views
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Kisomon Gate is very unusual for its triple gables.94 views
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Numerous woodcarvings depict a variety of scenes.94 views
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Kisomon Gate wooden carvings.93 views
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Kisomon Gate is very unusual for its triple gables.93 views
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Menuma Shodenzan Honden Hall 本殿93 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.93 views
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Monkeys supporting the building on all three sides.93 views
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Way to the main temple.92 views
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Kannon statue92 views
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Bell at Niomon Gate 仁王門92 views
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Sumo ring 相撲場92 views
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Kisomon Gate wooden carvings.91 views
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Both sides of Kisomon Gate has three gables called "sanhafu." Very unusual.91 views
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Statue of Lord Saito Sanemori, Heian Period warrior who lived in Kumagaya. 斎藤実盛91 views
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Gomado Hall 護摩堂91 views
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Niomon Gate 仁王門91 views
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In front of the Honden Hall is this stone stage.91 views
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Inside Daishi-do Hall 大師堂91 views
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Menuma Shodenzan Honden Hall, front side 本殿91 views
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ABout Menuma Shodenzan Honden Hall 本殿91 views
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Kisomon Gate is an Important Cultural Property. 貴惣門90 views
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Jizo statue near Kisomon Gate90 views
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Kisomon Gate90 views
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Kisomon Gate wooden carvings.90 views
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Suigyo-do has a water well.90 views
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However, you cannot enter the building.90 views
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Menuma Shodenzan Kangiin temple was built during 1735 to 1760, taking 25 years.90 views
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JR Kumagaya Station, north entrance90 views
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Bus to Menuma Shodenzan.90 views
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About Kisomon Gate89 views
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Map of Shodenzan grounds.89 views
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Nakamon Gate 中門89 views
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Looking toward the front of the Honden Hall.89 views
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Daishi-do Hall 大師堂89 views
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Fire extinguisher89 views
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These colorful woodcarvings were once all faded to bare wood after 250 years under the weather. 89 views
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Bus stop No. 6 near JR Kumagaya Station's North exit for Menuma Shodenzan.89 views
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Way to Kisomon Gate, the main gate to Shodenzan.88 views
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Suigyo-do has a water well for water ablutions.88 views
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Kannon inside Daishi-do Hall 大師堂88 views
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Menuma Shodenzan Honden Hall 本殿88 views
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Entrance to view the rear part of the Honden Hall. Admission is 700 yen. Open 10 am - 4 pm88 views
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Front part of the Honden Hall.88 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.88 views
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Niomon Gate 仁王門87 views
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About the Stone Stage.87 views
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Daishi-do Hall and sumo ring87 views
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Incense burner in front of Honden Hall87 views
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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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Name of a donor.87 views
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Sumo wrestling87 views
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Kisomon Gate wooden carvings.86 views
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Niomon Gate 仁王門86 views
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Daishi-do Hall 大師堂86 views
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Guided tours are provided at certain times. Only in Japanese though.86 views
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This monkey has a child.85 views
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Kisomon Gate84 views
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