Here is a map of the layout of the temple. you can click on different buildings to get a brief description of the building. The main gate 中門 (Chumon) The main gate is where the visitors …

Mar 27, 2023 · Japanese temple architecture, from the traditional wooden structures in Nara to the contemporary Zen temples in Kyoto, is an impressive reflection of the country’s cultural …

During this period, temple layout was strictly prescribed and followed mainland styles, with a main gate facing south and the most sacred area surrounded by a semi-enclosed roofed corridor …

This exhibition takes a closer look at the main buildings of five Japanese Temple Complexes. Temples are the places of worship in Japanese Buddhism, and are also used to display …

Jun 23, 2014 · It reflects Japanese culture and the Buddhist religion all at once in its simple yet elegant structures. The following reference is a guide to the major features you'll find at …

Jun 24, 2013 · Ancient design guide including descriptions in Kanji and Kana about how to build a ZEN or Samurai temple. All handwritten and drawn, with exact descriptions about the …

Feb 16, 2017 · Since most people use "shrine" indiscriminately to refer to both Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples and since they are not the same thing and do not have the same functions, …

Aug 8, 2018 · Shrines and temples are built in different architectural styles which can often be distinguished by the form of the roof. These styles are generally called ‘zukuri,’ deriving from …

There are the common characteristics in these Japanese traditional temple wooden buildings, such as the Pagoda (Tower) and the Main Hall (Golden Hall, Kondo), which have a huge …

Being shared by both sacred and profane architecture, these architectonic features made it easy converting a lay building into a temple.