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
  • 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 - 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: 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
  • 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
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