Tōshōdai-ji

Alternative Names
唐招提寺
Tōshōdaiji
Date
late 8th century; reconstructed 1963
Work Type
temple / temple complex
Material/Technique
wood

The kaidan'in building was destroyed in the 18th century with only the stone foundation remaining. The Kyōzō is used for storing sturas, and has Nara Period Azekura-style architecture. The Korō is located on the east end of the yard and presently used as a library for sacred books.

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See Also
Related Fieldwork Collection
Temples of Kyoto and Nara
Japanese Architecture
  • View of southern gate 南大門, facing north
  • View of southern gate 南大門, facing north
  • View of southern gate 南大門, facing north
  • View of southern gate 南大門, facing west
  • View of southern gate 南大門, facing north
  • View of the Drum Tower 鼓楼, facing north from temple precinct
  • View of the Tōshōdaiji's kondō 金堂, facing west from temple precinct
  • View of the Tōshōdaiji's kondō 金堂, facing west from temple precinct
  • View of the Drum Tower 鼓楼, facing northwest from temple precinct
  • View of the Lecture Hall 講堂, facing northwest
  • View of the Lecture Hall 講堂, facing northwest
  • View of the Worship Hall 礼堂 and the Founder's Hall 開山堂, facing north
  • View of the Worship Hall 礼堂, facing northeast
  • View of the Worship Hall 礼堂, facing north
  • View of the Sutra Repository 経蔵 , facing east
  • View of the Sutra Repository 経蔵 , facing northeast
  • View of the Worship Hall 礼堂, facing northwest
  • View of the Worship Hall and its wood panel doors 桟唐戸, facing northeast
  • View of Toshodaiji's Treasure Hall 宝蔵, facing southeast from temple precinct
  • View of Toshodaiji's Treasure Hall 宝蔵, facing east from temple precinct
  • View of Toshodaiji's Sutra Repository, facing southeast from temple precinct
  • View of Toshodaiji's Sutra Repository, facing southeast from temple precinct
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