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 Kodo (Lecture Hall)
    Exterior: View from Kō-dō (Lecture Hall)
  • Toshodaiji - Exterior: View from Kodo (Lecture Hall)
    Exterior: View from Kō-dō (Lecture Hall)
  • Toshodaiji - Exterior: View of Complex
    Exterior: View of Complex
  • Toshodaiji - Exterior: View of Complex
    Exterior: View of Complex
  • 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 Worship Hall 礼堂, facing northwest
  • View of the Worship Hall and its wood panel doors 桟唐戸, facing northeast
  • 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 - 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 - 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) and Raido (Whorship Hall)/Higashimuro (Eastern Preist's Quarters), Exterior
    Kon-dō (Golden Hall, Main Hall) and Rai-dō (Worship Hall)/Higashimuro (Eastern Priest's Quarters), Exterior
  • Toshodaiji - Raido (Whorship Hall)/Higashimuro (Eastern Preist's Quarters), Exterior: View looking North
    Rai-dō (Worship Hall)/Higashimuro (Eastern Priest's Quarters), Exterior: View looking North
  • Toshodaiji - Raido (Whorship Hall)/Higashimuro (Eastern Preist's Quarters), Exterior: Door
    Rai-dō (Worship Hall)/Higashimuro (Eastern Priest's Quarters), Exterior: Door
  • Toshodaiji - Raido (Whorship Hall)/Higashimuro (Eastern Preist's Quarters), Exterior: Doors and Column
    Rai-dō (Worship Hall)/Higashimuro (Eastern Priest's Quarters), Exterior: Doors and Column
  • Toshodaiji - Raido (Whorship Hall)/Higashimuro (Eastern Preist's Quarters), Exterior: Stone Basin
    Rai-dō (Worship Hall)/Higashimuro (Eastern Priest's Quarters), Exterior: Stone Basin
  • Toshodaiji - Raido (Whorship Hall)/Higashimuro (Eastern Preist's Quarters), Exterior: Veranda looking North
    Rai-dō (Worship Hall)/Higashimuro (Eastern Priest's Quarters), Exterior: Veranda looking North
  • Toshodaiji - Raido (Whorship Hall)/Higashimuro (Eastern Preist's Quarters), Exterior: Veranda looking South
    Rai-dō (Worship Hall)/Higashimuro (Eastern Priest's Quarters), Exterior: Veranda looking South
  • Toshodaiji - Koro (Drum Tower), Exterior: View from Raido (Whorship Hall)/Higashimuro (Eastern Preist's Quarters)
    Korō (Drum Tower), Exterior: View from Rai-dō (Worship Hall)/Higashimuro (Eastern Priest's Quarters)
  • Toshodaiji - Raido (Whorship Hall)/Higashimuro (Eastern Preist's Quarters), Exterior: Veranda looking North
    Rai-dō (Worship Hall)/Higashimuro (Eastern Priest's Quarters), Exterior: Veranda looking North
  • Toshodaiji - Raido (Whorship Hall)/Higashimuro (Eastern Preist's Quarters), Exterior: Veranda looking North
    Rai-dō (Worship Hall)/Higashimuro (Eastern Priest's Quarters), Exterior: Veranda looking North
  • Toshodaiji - Raido (Whorship Hall)/Higashimuro (Eastern Preist's Quarters), Exterior: Veranda, Detail
    Rai-dō (Worship Hall)/Higashimuro (Eastern Priest's Quarters), Exterior: Veranda, Detail
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