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.

References

See Also
Related Fieldwork Collection
Temples of Kyoto and Nara
Japanese Architecture
  • Toshodaiji - Exterior: View from Main Hall
    Exterior: View from Kon-dō (Main Hall)
  • Toshodaiji - Exterior: View of Complex
    Exterior: View of Complex
  • Toshodaiji - Exterior: View of Complex
    Exterior: View of Complex
  • 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 golden hall's 金堂 veranda, facing north
  • View of the kondō 金堂 and partial view of the lecture hall 講堂, facing northeast
  • View of the golden hall 金堂 and partial view of the drum tower 鼓楼, facing southwest
  • View of the golden hall 金堂, facing southwest
  • View of the lecture hall 講堂, facing north
  • View of the golden hall's 金堂 double-rafters from below, facing east
  • Toshodaiji - Kondo (Main Halll), Exterior: North Facade
    Kon-dō (Main Hall), Exterior: North Facade
  • Toshodaiji - Kondo (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Exterior: Architectural Detail
    Kon-dō (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Exterior: Architectural Detail
  • Toshodaiji - Kondo (Main Halll), Exterior: Veranda looking toward the Shoro (Bell Tower)
    Kon-dō (Main Hall), Exterior: Veranda looking toward the Shōrō (Bell Tower)
  • Toshodaiji - Kondo (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Koro (Drum House) and Raido (Whorship Hall)/Higashimuro (Eastern Preist's Quarters)
    Kon-dō (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Korō (Drum House) and Rai-dō (Worship Hall)/Higashimuro (Eastern Priest's Quarters)
  • Toshodaiji - Kondo (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Koro (Drum House), Raido (Whorship Hall)/Higashimuro (Eastern Preist's Quarters), Kodo (Lecture Hall)
    Kon-dō (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Korō (Drum House), Rai-dō (Worship Hall)/Higashimuro (Eastern Priest's Quarters), Kō-dō (Lecture Hall)
  • Toshodaiji - Kondo (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Exterior: East Facade
    Kon-dō (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Exterior: East Facade
  • Toshodaiji - Kondo (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Exterior: Southwest Corner
    Kon-dō (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Exterior: Southwest Corner
  • Toshodaiji - Kondo (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Exterior: South Facade
    Kon-dō (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Exterior: South Facade
  • Toshodaiji - Kondo (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Exterior: South Facade
    Kon-dō (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Exterior: South Facade
  • Toshodaiji - Stone Lantern and Kondo (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Exterior: South Facade
    Stone Lantern and Kon-dō (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Exterior: South Facade
  • Toshodaiji - Kondo (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Exterior: Door
    Kon-dō (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Exterior: Door
  • Toshodaiji - Kondo (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Exterior: Ceiling and Bracketing
    Kon-dō (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Exterior: Ceiling and Bracketing
  • Toshodaiji - Kondo (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Exterior: Ceiling, Columns and Bracketing
    Kon-dō (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Exterior: Ceiling, Columns and Bracketing
  • Toshodaiji - Kondo (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Exterior: Ceiling, Columns and Bracketing
    Kon-dō (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Exterior: Ceiling, Columns and Bracketing
  • Toshodaiji - Kondo (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Exterior: Ceiling, Columns and Bracketing
    Kon-dō (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Exterior: Ceiling, Columns and Bracketing
  • Toshodaiji - Kondo (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Exterior: West Porch with view of Kodo (Lecture Hall) and Shoro (Bell Tower)
    Kon-dō (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Exterior: West Porch with view of Kō-dō (Lecture Hall) and Shōrō (Bell Tower)
  • Toshodaiji - Kondo (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Exterior: West Facade
    Kon-dō (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Exterior: West Facade
  • Toshodaiji - Shoro (Bell Tower), Kodo (Lecture Hall) and Kondo (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Exterior
    Shōrō (Bell Tower), Kō-dō (Lecture Hall) and Kon-dō (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Exterior
  • Toshodaiji - Kondo (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Exterior: Detail
    Kon-dō (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Exterior: Detail
  • Toshodaiji - Kondo (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Exterior: Stairs
    Kon-dō (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Exterior: Stairs
  • Toshodaiji - Shoro (Bell Tower), View from Kondo (Golden Hall, Main Hall) West Porch
    Shōrō (Bell Tower), View from Kon-dō (Golden Hall, Main Hall) West Porch
  • Toshodaiji - Kondo (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Exterior: Eaves and Bracketing
    Kon-dō (Golden Hall, Main Hall), Exterior: Eaves and Bracketing
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