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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 1997.496 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246 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.242 views
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Maeda Toshinaga, the 2nd lord of the Kaga domain and founder of Takaoka232 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.216 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193 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185 views
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Path to gravesite176 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172 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)164 views
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Sanmon Gate160 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 gravesite148 views
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After passing through Sanmon Gate, you see the Butsuden Hall, another National Treasure. 仏殿148 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146 views
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Meditation seats inside Zendo Hall140 views
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Passing through Sanmon Gate138 views
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Butsuden Hall138 views
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Meditation seats inside Zendo Hall138 views
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Inside Butsuden Hall 仏殿136 views
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The high, open ceiling made of wood is most impressive even to the layman.134 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134 views
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Hatto Hall, where you take off your shoes.134 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.133 views
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Corridor from Zendo Hall to Hatto Hall132 views
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Inside Hatto Hall131 views
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Corridor wall ornament131 views
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Ceiling of Butsuden Hall130 views
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Minor altar in Hatto Hall130 views
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Butsuden Hall129 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129 views
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Rear view of Butsuden Hall128 views
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Hatto Hall127 views
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Butsuden Hall126 views
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Side view of Butsuden Hall125 views
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Inside Zendo Hall125 views
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Hatto Hall125 views
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Altar inside Hatto Hall125 views
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Ceiling tiles with flower paintings by Kano Yasunobu in Hatto Hall125 views
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Corridor connected to Sanmon Gate125 views
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Stone lantern124 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123 views
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Corner view of Butsuden Hall122 views
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Butsuden Hall122 views
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Butsuden Hall122 views
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Corridor connecting the Sanmon Gate and Zendo Hall.122 views
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Hatto Hall 法堂122 views
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Hatto Hall122 views
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Room in Hatto Hall122 views
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Hatto Hall122 views
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Butsuden Hall121 views
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View of Butsuden and Sanmon Gate120 views
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Sanmon and Butsuden120 views
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Corridor and Sanmon Gate120 views
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Hatto Hall119 views
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Inside the Daisado Tea Room which is to the right of the Hatto. Important Cultural Property. 大茶堂118 views
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Inside the Daisado Tea Room 大茶堂117 views
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Butsuden Hall116 views
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Rear of Sanmon Gate as seen from the Butsuden116 views
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Corridor from Hatto Hall to Oguri Hall115 views
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Kitchen in Oguri Hall115 views
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Bell tower behind the corridor113 views
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Corridor107 views
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