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161 views
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Menuma Shodenzan temple154 views
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Menuma Shodenzan's Kisomon Gate has three gables called "sanhafu." Very unusual. Kumagaya, Saitama149 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.133 views
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Mural near the bus stop at Menuma Shoden.110 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.109 views
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Kisomon Gate was built in 1855. 貴惣門107 views
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Kisomon Gate wooden carvings.107 views
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Way to the main temple.107 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.107 views
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Kisomon Gate is very unusual for its triple gables.106 views
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Kannon statue106 views
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Kisomon Gate105 views
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Bell at Niomon Gate 仁王門105 views
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Numerous woodcarvings depict a variety of scenes.105 views
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Name of a donor.105 views
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Menuma Shodenzan Honden Hall 本殿104 views
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About Kisomon Gate103 views
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Jizo statue near Kisomon Gate103 views
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Both sides of Kisomon Gate has three gables called "sanhafu." Very unusual.103 views
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ABout Menuma Shodenzan Honden Hall 本殿103 views
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However, you cannot enter the building.103 views
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Monkeys supporting the building on all three sides.103 views
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Bus stop No. 6 near JR Kumagaya Station's North exit for Menuma Shodenzan.103 views
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Kisomon Gate wooden carvings.102 views
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Kisomon Gate is very unusual for its triple gables.102 views
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Gomado Hall 護摩堂102 views
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In front of the Honden Hall is this stone stage.102 views
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Sumo ring 相撲場102 views
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Menuma Shodenzan Honden Hall, front side 本殿102 views
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Statue of Lord Saito Sanemori, Heian Period warrior who lived in Kumagaya. 斎藤実盛101 views
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Nakamon Gate 中門101 views
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Niomon Gate 仁王門101 views
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Inside Daishi-do Hall 大師堂101 views
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Bus to Menuma Shodenzan.101 views
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Way to Kisomon Gate, the main gate to Shodenzan.100 views
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Kisomon Gate is an Important Cultural Property. 貴惣門100 views
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Jizo statue near Kisomon Gate100 views
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Looking toward the front of the Honden Hall.100 views
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Suigyo-do has a water well.100 views
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Menuma Shodenzan Honden Hall 本殿100 views
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Menuma Shodenzan Honden Hall 本殿100 views
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Entrance to view the rear part of the Honden Hall. Admission is 700 yen. Open 10 am - 4 pm100 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.100 views
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Kisomon Gate wooden carvings.99 views
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Map of Shodenzan grounds.99 views
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Niomon Gate 仁王門99 views
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Suigyo-do has a water well for water ablutions.99 views
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Menuma Shodenzan Honden Hall 本殿99 views
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Front part of the Honden Hall.99 views
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The magnfiicent back part of the Honden can be seen.99 views
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Menuma Shodenzan Kangiin temple was built during 1735 to 1760, taking 25 years.99 views
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These colorful woodcarvings were once all faded to bare wood after 250 years under the weather. 99 views
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JR Kumagaya Station, north entrance99 views
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Niomon Gate 仁王門98 views
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Daishi-do Hall and sumo ring98 views
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Kannon inside Daishi-do Hall 大師堂98 views
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Fire extinguisher98 views
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About the Stone Stage.97 views
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Daishi-do Hall 大師堂97 views
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Daishi-do Hall 大師堂97 views
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Playing go.97 views
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This monkey has a child.97 views
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Sumo wrestling97 views
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Incense burner in front of Honden Hall96 views
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Guided tours are provided at certain times. Only in Japanese though.95 views
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Kisomon Gate wooden carvings.94 views
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Kisomon Gate90 views
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