 Last additions - Horyuji Temple 法隆寺 |
Bell tower in East Precinct 東院鐘楼Mar 07, 2007
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Horyuji temple, Yumedono Pavilion, National Treasure. The Nippon Budokan martial arts hall in Tokyo was designed after this pavilion. 夢殿Mar 07, 2007
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Yumedono Pavilion, National Treasure dedicated to Shotoku Taishi. Built on the site of Prince Shotoku's palace. 夢殿Mar 07, 2007
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Bell tower in East Precinct 東院鐘楼Mar 07, 2007
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Path to Yumedono PavilionMar 07, 2007
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Ticket gate to Yumedono. Admission included in the 1,000 yen ticket.Mar 07, 2007
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Path to Yumedono PavilionMar 07, 2007
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National TreasureMar 07, 2007
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Tōdaimon Gate, National Treasure 東大門Mar 07, 2007
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Chūmon Gate, National Treasure 中門Mar 07, 2007
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東院鐘楼Mar 07, 2007
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Signs to other templesMar 07, 2007
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Corridor and Chūmon Gate 西院伽藍の廻廊Mar 07, 2007
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Hall of Paintings has the Illustrated Biography of Prince Shōtoku (National Treasure), masterpiece 11th century wall painting depicting Shotoku Taishi's life episodes bordering on legend and myth since he was later revered as a Buddha by Horyuji. Mar 07, 2007
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Horyuji temple, Daikōdō Hall, National Treasure 大講堂Mar 07, 2007
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Hall of Paintings. The original painting is preserved at Tokyo National Museum. Official video of the painting: https://youtu.be/sJB-03HQMNA 国宝 聖徳太子絵伝 絵殿、舎利殿Mar 07, 2007
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Path to Yumedono PavilionMar 07, 2007
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Chūmon Gate, National Treasure 中門Mar 07, 2007
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Gate to Yumedono PavilionMar 07, 2007
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Daiho-zoin Museum. Admission included in the 1,000 yen ticket. 大宝蔵院Mar 07, 2007
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Daiho-zoin Museum 大宝蔵院Mar 07, 2007
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Daikōdō Hall, National Treasure. Houses Buddha statues. 大講堂Mar 07, 2007
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Kondo Main Hall, National Treasure. It has some Chinese design elements. 金堂Mar 07, 2007
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Chūmon Gate and Kondo HallMar 07, 2007
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Even the corridor is a National Treasure. Has about 150 wooden pillars. 西院伽藍の廻廊Mar 07, 2007
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Lantern reliefMar 07, 2007
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LanternMar 07, 2007
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Kondo Main Hall houses 13 Buddha statues. 金堂Mar 07, 2007
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To Daikōdō HallMar 07, 2007
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Daikodo Hall and Five-Story Pagoda, National Treasures 五重塔Mar 07, 2007
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Kondo Main Hall, National Treasure 金堂Mar 07, 2007
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Kondo Main Hall, National Treasure 金堂Mar 07, 2007
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Horyuji temple Kondo Main Hall, the world's oldest wooden building at 1,300 years old. National Treasure 金堂Mar 07, 2007
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Kondo Main Hall, National Treasure and Horyuji's most important building. However, on January 26, 1949, much of the first floor was destroyed by accidental fire. 金堂Mar 07, 2007
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Goju-no-To (Five-Story Pagoda), National Treasure, Horyuji. The size of the roof gets smaller toward the top of the structure. 五重塔 仏舎利Mar 07, 2007
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You can enter or see inside the buildings, but no photography is allowed inside.Mar 07, 2007
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Horyuji Goju-no-To (Five-Story Pagoda) National Treasure. Houses a few bones of Shakyamuni Buddha. 五重塔Mar 07, 2007
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三経院 National TreasureMar 07, 2007
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The Five-Story pagoda has a thick wooden pillar in the center going from the bottom to the top. Only the top part of the building is in contact with the central pillar and works to counterbalance earthquake swaying.Mar 07, 2007
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Five-Story Pagoda and Kondo Hall, National Treasures 五重塔 金堂Mar 07, 2007
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Horyuji temple Five-Story Pagoda and Kondo Hall, National Treasures 五重塔 金堂Mar 07, 2007
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Sai-in Garan West Precinct 西院伽藍Mar 07, 2007
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Horyuji and World Heritage Site (Japan's first) markerMar 07, 2007
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Map of Horyuji. Large complex of buildings. Only two precincts are open to the public.Mar 07, 2007
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Horyuji temple, Nandaimon Gate, National Treasure 南大門（国宝）Mar 07, 2007
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西院伽藍Mar 07, 2007
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Founded in 607 by Prince Shotoku Taishi, Horyuji is one of Japan's most famous temples, with the world's oldest wooden buildings (over 1,300 years old). Japan's first World Heritage Site.Mar 07, 2007
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Also called Ikaruga-dera, the temple is the headquarters of the Shotoku-shu Buddhist Sect founded by Shotoku Taishi.Mar 07, 2007
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Nandaimon Gate 南大門Mar 07, 2007
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Admission charged. The 1,000 yen ticket gets you into the three major sights.Mar 07, 2007
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Japan's most famous temple, with the world's oldest wooden buildings (over 1,300 years old), is also the country's first World Heritage Site. Also called Ikaruga-dera, the temple is the headquarters of the Shotoku-shu Buddhist Sect. Path toMar 07, 2007
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