 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156 views
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Menuma Shodenzan temple150 views
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Menuma Shodenzan's Kisomon Gate has three gables called "sanhafu." Very unusual. Kumagaya, Saitama146 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.128 views
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Mural near the bus stop at Menuma Shoden.107 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.106 views
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Kisomon Gate was built in 1855. 貴惣門104 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.103 views
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Kisomon Gate wooden carvings.102 views
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Menuma Shodenzan Honden Hall 本殿102 views
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Numerous woodcarvings depict a variety of scenes.102 views
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Jizo statue near Kisomon Gate101 views
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Kisomon Gate101 views
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Kisomon Gate is very unusual for its triple gables.101 views
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Kannon statue101 views
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Bell at Niomon Gate 仁王門101 views
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About Kisomon Gate100 views
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Both sides of Kisomon Gate has three gables called "sanhafu." Very unusual.100 views
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Kisomon Gate is very unusual for its triple gables.100 views
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Way to the main temple.100 views
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Statue of Lord Saito Sanemori, Heian Period warrior who lived in Kumagaya. 斎藤実盛100 views
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However, you cannot enter the building.100 views
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Monkeys supporting the building on all three sides.100 views
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Kisomon Gate wooden carvings.99 views
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Gomado Hall 護摩堂99 views
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In front of the Honden Hall is this stone stage.99 views
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Inside Daishi-do Hall 大師堂99 views
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Sumo ring 相撲場99 views
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Menuma Shodenzan Honden Hall, front side 本殿99 views
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Kisomon Gate wooden carvings.98 views
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Nakamon Gate 中門98 views
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Niomon Gate 仁王門98 views
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Bus stop No. 6 near JR Kumagaya Station's North exit for Menuma Shodenzan.98 views
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Bus to Menuma Shodenzan.98 views
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Kisomon Gate is an Important Cultural Property. 貴惣門97 views
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Niomon Gate 仁王門97 views
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Looking toward the front of the Honden Hall.97 views
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Suigyo-do has a water well.97 views
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ABout Menuma Shodenzan Honden Hall 本殿97 views
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Front part of the Honden Hall.97 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.97 views
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Menuma Shodenzan Kangiin temple was built during 1735 to 1760, taking 25 years.97 views
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JR Kumagaya Station, north entrance97 views
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Jizo statue near Kisomon Gate96 views
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Map of Shodenzan grounds.96 views
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Niomon Gate 仁王門96 views
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Daishi-do Hall 大師堂96 views
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Menuma Shodenzan Honden Hall 本殿96 views
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Menuma Shodenzan Honden Hall 本殿96 views
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Fire extinguisher96 views
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These colorful woodcarvings were once all faded to bare wood after 250 years under the weather. 96 views
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Name of a donor.96 views
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Way to Kisomon Gate, the main gate to Shodenzan.95 views
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About the Stone Stage.95 views
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Suigyo-do has a water well for water ablutions.95 views
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Kannon inside Daishi-do Hall 大師堂95 views
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Menuma Shodenzan Honden Hall 本殿95 views
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Entrance to view the rear part of the Honden Hall. Admission is 700 yen. Open 10 am - 4 pm95 views
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The magnfiicent back part of the Honden can be seen.95 views
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Niomon Gate 仁王門94 views
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Daishi-do Hall and sumo ring94 views
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Incense burner in front of Honden Hall94 views
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Playing go.94 views
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Sumo wrestling94 views
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Daishi-do Hall 大師堂93 views
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This monkey has a child.93 views
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Kisomon Gate wooden carvings.92 views
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Guided tours are provided at certain times. Only in Japanese though.92 views
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Kisomon Gate89 views
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