 Last additions - Menuma Shodenzan Kangiin Temple 妻沼聖天山 |
Manhole at Kumagaya, Saitama PrefectureJul 10, 2014
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Bus to Menuma Shodenzan.Jul 10, 2014
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Bus stop No. 6 near JR Kumagaya Station's North exit for Menuma Shodenzan.Jul 10, 2014
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JR Kumagaya Station, north entranceJul 10, 2014
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Sumo wrestlingJul 10, 2014
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Monkeys supporting the building on all three sides.Jul 10, 2014
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Numerous woodcarvings depict a variety of scenes.Jul 10, 2014
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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Jul 10, 2014
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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.Jul 10, 2014
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These colorful woodcarvings were once all faded to bare wood after 250 years under the weather. Jul 10, 2014
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Menuma Shodenzan Kangiin temple was built during 1735 to 1760, taking 25 years.Jul 10, 2014
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Menuma Shodenzan templeJul 10, 2014
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Guided tours are provided at certain times. Only in Japanese though.Jul 10, 2014
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However, you cannot enter the building.Jul 10, 2014
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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.Jul 10, 2014
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The magnfiicent back part of the Honden can be seen.Jul 10, 2014
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Front part of the Honden Hall.Jul 10, 2014
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Entrance to view the rear part of the Honden Hall. Admission is 700 yen. Open 10 am - 4 pmJul 10, 2014
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Fire extinguisherJul 10, 2014
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ABout Menuma Shodenzan Honden Hall 本殿Jul 10, 2014
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Menuma Shodenzan Honden Hall 本殿Jul 10, 2014
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Menuma Shodenzan Honden Hall 本殿Jul 10, 2014
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Menuma Shodenzan Honden Hall 本殿Jul 10, 2014
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Menuma Shodenzan Honden Hall, front side 本殿Jul 10, 2014
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Menuma Shodenzan Honden Hall 本殿Jul 10, 2014
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Incense burner in front of Honden HallJul 10, 2014
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Sumo ring 相撲場Jul 10, 2014
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Daishi-do Hall 大師堂Jul 10, 2014
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Kannon inside Daishi-do Hall 大師堂Jul 10, 2014
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Inside Daishi-do Hall 大師堂Jul 10, 2014
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Daishi-do Hall 大師堂Jul 10, 2014
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Suigyo-do has a water well for water ablutions.Jul 10, 2014
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Suigyo-do has a water well.Jul 10, 2014
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Daishi-do Hall and sumo ringJul 10, 2014
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About the Stone Stage.Jul 10, 2014
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In front of the Honden Hall is this stone stage.Jul 10, 2014
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Looking toward the front of the Honden Hall.Jul 10, 2014
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Bell at Niomon Gate 仁王門Jul 10, 2014
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Niomon Gate 仁王門Jul 10, 2014
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Niomon Gate 仁王門Jul 10, 2014
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Niomon Gate 仁王門Jul 10, 2014
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Niomon Gate 仁王門Jul 10, 2014
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Nakamon Gate 中門Jul 10, 2014
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Gomado Hall 護摩堂Jul 10, 2014
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Map of Shodenzan grounds.Jul 10, 2014
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Kannon statueJul 10, 2014
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Statue of Lord Saito Sanemori, Heian Period warrior who lived in Kumagaya. 斎藤実盛Jul 10, 2014
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Way to the main temple.Jul 10, 2014
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Menuma Shodenzan's Kisomon Gate has three gables called "sanhafu." Very unusual. Kumagaya, SaitamaJul 10, 2014
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Kisomon Gate is very unusual for its triple gables.Jul 10, 2014
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Kisomon Gate is very unusual for its triple gables.Jul 10, 2014
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Both sides of Kisomon Gate has three gables called "sanhafu." Very unusual.Jul 10, 2014
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Kisomon Gate wooden carvings.Jul 10, 2014
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Kisomon Gate wooden carvings.Jul 10, 2014
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Kisomon Gate wooden carvings.Jul 10, 2014
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Kisomon Gate wooden carvings.Jul 10, 2014
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Kisomon GateJul 10, 2014
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Kisomon GateJul 10, 2014
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Jizo statue near Kisomon GateJul 10, 2014
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Jizo statue near Kisomon GateJul 10, 2014
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About Kisomon GateJul 10, 2014
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Kisomon Gate was built in 1855. 貴惣門Jul 10, 2014
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Kisomon Gate is an Important Cultural Property. 貴惣門Jul 10, 2014
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Way to Kisomon Gate, the main gate to Shodenzan.Jul 10, 2014
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Mural near the bus stop at Menuma Shoden.Jul 10, 2014
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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.Jul 10, 2014
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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.Jul 10, 2014
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