Most viewed - Takaoka 高岡市 |
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 1997.478 views
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Sculpture along a shopping street357 views
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The Takaoka Daibutsu stands 15.85 meters high, weighing 65 tons. Japan's largest copper statue. Takaoka, Toyama273 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229 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.226 views
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Maeda Toshinaga, the 2nd lord of the Kaga domain and founder of Takaoka217 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.203 views
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Sculpture in front of Takaoka Station (north side)199 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179 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174 views
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Path to gravesite160 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153 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)148 views
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Sanmon Gate139 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 gravesite134 views
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After passing through Sanmon Gate, you see the Butsuden Hall, another National Treasure. 仏殿134 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132 views
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One of Japan's three Big Buddhas (after Nara and Kamakura). The statue was built by local coppersmiths in 1932, taking 30 years to complete.128 views
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Meditation seats inside Zendo Hall124 views
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Passing through Sanmon Gate123 views
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Butsuden Hall123 views
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Meditation seats inside Zendo Hall123 views
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Inside Butsuden Hall 仏殿121 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.119 views
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Hatto Hall, where you take off your shoes.118 views
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The high, open ceiling made of wood is most impressive even to the layman.117 views
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Butsuden Hall117 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115 views
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Inside Zendo Hall114 views
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Corridor wall ornament114 views
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Corridor from Zendo Hall to Hatto Hall113 views
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Minor altar in Hatto Hall113 views
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Rear view of Butsuden Hall112 views
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Ceiling of Butsuden Hall112 views
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Butsuden Hall112 views
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Ceiling tiles with flower paintings by Kano Yasunobu in Hatto Hall112 views
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Corridor connected to Sanmon Gate112 views
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Corner view of Butsuden Hall111 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111 views
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Inside Hatto Hall110 views
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Side view of Butsuden Hall109 views
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Butsuden Hall109 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109 views
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Hatto Hall109 views
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Altar inside Hatto Hall109 views
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View of Butsuden and Sanmon Gate108 views
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Hatto Hall108 views
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Hatto Hall108 views
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Butsuden Hall107 views
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Corridor connecting the Sanmon Gate and Zendo Hall.107 views
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Room in Hatto Hall107 views
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Hatto Hall 法堂106 views
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Hatto Hall106 views
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Inside the Daisado Tea Room 大茶堂106 views
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Stone lantern105 views
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Hatto Hall104 views
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Inside the Daisado Tea Room which is to the right of the Hatto. Important Cultural Property. 大茶堂103 views
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Butsuden Hall102 views
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Butsuden Hall102 views
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Corridor and Sanmon Gate102 views
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Rear of Sanmon Gate as seen from the Butsuden101 views
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Sanmon and Butsuden99 views
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Bell tower behind the corridor98 views
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Kitchen in Oguri Hall96 views
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Corridor95 views
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Corridor from Hatto Hall to Oguri Hall94 views
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In fall 2007, it underwent major renovation.87 views
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Shopping street near Takaoka Station81 views
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JR Takaoka Station (north side) 高岡駅80 views
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JR Takaoka Station (south side)78 views
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In front of JR Takaoka Station (north side)70 views
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Inside Takaoka Station passage69 views
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Sculpture in front of Takaoka Station (north side)67 views
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