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 of Complex
    Exterior: View of Complex
  • Toshodaiji - Exterior: View of Complex
    Exterior: View of Complex
  • View of the Lecture Hall 講堂, facing northwest
  • View of the Lecture Hall 講堂, facing northwest
  • Toshodaiji - Raido (Whorship Hall)/Higashimuro (Eastern Preist's Quarters), Exterior: View from Kodo (Lecture Hall) looking North
    Rai-dō (Worship Hall)/Higashimuro (Eastern Priest's Quarters), Exterior: View from Kō-dō (Lecture Hall) looking North
  • Toshodaiji - Kodo (Lecture Hall), Exterior: West Facade
    Kō-dō (Lecture Hall), Exterior: West Facade
  • 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 - Kodo (Lecture Hall), Exterior: South Facade
    Kō-dō (Lecture Hall), Exterior: South Facade
  • Toshodaiji - Raido (Whorship Hall)/Higashimuro (Eastern Preist's Quarters) and Kodo (Lecture Hall), Exterior
    Rai-dō (Worship Hall)/Higashimuro (Eastern Priest's Quarters) and Kō-dō (Lecture Hall), Exterior
  • 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 - 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
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