 Most viewed - Zuiryuji Temple 瑞龍寺 |
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 1997.492 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241 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.238 views
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Maeda Toshinaga, the 2nd lord of the Kaga domain and founder of Takaoka228 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.213 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190 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182 views
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Path to gravesite173 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169 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)160 views
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Sanmon Gate156 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 gravesite144 views
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After passing through Sanmon Gate, you see the Butsuden Hall, another National Treasure. 仏殿144 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142 views
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Meditation seats inside Zendo Hall138 views
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Passing through Sanmon Gate135 views
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Meditation seats inside Zendo Hall135 views
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Butsuden Hall134 views
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Inside Butsuden Hall 仏殿132 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.131 views
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The high, open ceiling made of wood is most impressive even to the layman.131 views
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Hatto Hall, where you take off your shoes.130 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129 views
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Corridor wall ornament129 views
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Ceiling of Butsuden Hall127 views
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Butsuden Hall127 views
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Corridor from Zendo Hall to Hatto Hall127 views
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Inside Hatto Hall127 views
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Minor altar in Hatto Hall127 views
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Rear view of Butsuden Hall125 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125 views
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Hatto Hall124 views
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Side view of Butsuden Hall123 views
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Butsuden Hall123 views
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Inside Zendo Hall123 views
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Hatto Hall122 views
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Altar inside Hatto Hall122 views
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Ceiling tiles with flower paintings by Kano Yasunobu in Hatto Hall122 views
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Corridor connected to Sanmon Gate122 views
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Stone lantern121 views
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Butsuden Hall120 views
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Butsuden Hall120 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120 views
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Corner view of Butsuden Hall119 views
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Corridor connecting the Sanmon Gate and Zendo Hall.119 views
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Hatto Hall 法堂119 views
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Hatto Hall119 views
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Hatto Hall119 views
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Room in Hatto Hall118 views
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Butsuden Hall117 views
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Corridor and Sanmon Gate117 views
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View of Butsuden and Sanmon Gate116 views
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Hatto Hall116 views
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Inside the Daisado Tea Room which is to the right of the Hatto. Important Cultural Property. 大茶堂116 views
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Sanmon and Butsuden116 views
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Inside the Daisado Tea Room 大茶堂115 views
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Butsuden Hall114 views
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Rear of Sanmon Gate as seen from the Butsuden113 views
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Corridor from Hatto Hall to Oguri Hall111 views
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Kitchen in Oguri Hall111 views
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Bell tower behind the corridor110 views
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Corridor105 views
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