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Hōkō-ji Temples
Hōkō-ji is the name of a number of Buddhist temples in Japan, including: *, a Tendai temple in Kyoto *, a Rinzai temple in Shizuoka Prefecture *, Another name for Asuka-dera; see also Gangō-ji *, an archaic name for Kōryū-ji is a Shingon temple in Uzumasa, Ukyō Ward, Kyoto, Japan. The temple is also known by the names and , and was formerly known as , and . Kōryū-ji is said to be the oldest temple in Kyoto, having been constructed in 603 by Hata no Kawakatsu ..., a Shingon temple in Kyoto Other Japanese temples named "Hōkō-ji" include: * in Miki City, Hyōgo Prefecture dates from the 7th century * in Enzan, Yamanashi Prefecture dates from the 12th century * near Kamogawa, Chiba Prefecture dates from the 13th century Temples named "Hōkō-ji" in the United States include: * Hōkō-ji (Taos) in Taos County, New Mexico {{DEFAULTSORT:Hoko-Ji ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hōkō-ji (Kyoto)
is a temple in Kyoto, Japan, dating from the 16th century. Toyotomi Hideyoshi determined that the capital city should have a Daibutsu temple to surpass that of Nara. He is reputed to have claimed at the outset that he would complete construction in half the time it took Emperor Shōmu to complete the Great Buddha of Nara. The project during Emperor Shomū's reign took ten years. Hideyoshi would complete the initial phase of his project in only three years. The architects for this project were Nakamura Masakiyo and Heinouchi Yoshimasa. History * '' Tenshō 14'', in the 10th month (1586): With the approval of Emperor Go-Yōzei, Hideyoshi ordered land-surveys as he prepared to begin construction of a Daibutsu-ji in Heian-kyō. * ''Tenshō 16'' (1588): Construction on the temple commenced, and the work moved forward in an area where the Kyoto National Museum now stands. Constructed in Tensho 16 (1588), this stone structure once had a tiled-roofed and mud walls, with pillars marking ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hōkō-ji (Shizuoka)
near Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture dates from the 14th centurhttp://www.houkouji.or.jp/] Mumon Gensen (son of Emperor Go-Daigo) founded the temple in 1371. Since 1903, Hōkō-ji has been the main temple of the Hōkō-ji sect of the Rinzai school of Buddhism. See also * For an explanation of terms concerning Japanese Buddhism, Japanese Buddhist art, and Japanese Buddhist temple architecture, see the Glossary of Japanese Buddhism This is the glossary of Japanese Buddhism, including major terms the casual (or brand-new) reader might find useful in understanding articles on the subject. Words followed by an asterisk (*) are illustrated by an image in one of the photo galle .... External linksOfficial site Hōkō-ji temples Rinzai temples Buddhist temples in Shizuoka Prefecture {{Japan-religious-struct-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asuka-dera
, also known as , is a Buddhist temple in Asuka, Nara. Asuka-dera is regarded as one of the oldest temples in Japan. Temple complex A number of records refer to the origin of the temple, such as the '' Nihongi'' and ''Fusō-ryakuki''. The original buildings of what was then called Hōkō-ji were constructed in 588, shortly after the introduction of Buddhism to Japan, under the orders of Soga no Umako.Aston, William. (2005) ''Nihongi'', p. 101./ref> The temple was built using the guidance of masters and artisans from the ancient Korean kingdom of Baekje. Following the transfer of the capital from Asuka to Heijō-kyō (now Nara city), the buildings of Asuka-dera were also removed from the original site in Asuka to Nara in 718 CE, and developed into a huge temple under the name of Gangō-ji. The original site of Hōkō-ji was also maintained as a temple, which survives into modern times.Martin, John ''et al.'' (1993) ''Nara: A Cultural Guide to Japan's Ancient Capital,'' p. 121 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gangō-ji
is an ancient Buddhist temple, that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, in Nara, Japan. History The original foundation of the temple was by Soga no Umako in Asuka, as Asuka-dera. The temple was moved to Nara in 718, following the capital relocation to Heijō-kyō. Gangō-ji initially held as many as seven halls and pagodas in its precincts, which occupied a wide area within what is now Naramachi, the preserved district of modern Nara city. The original architecture was lost in fires during the 15th through 19th centuries (Muromachi and Edo periods respectively). Architecture The best preserved part of the temple is known as and belongs to the Shingon-risshū school. This site is a part of a group of temples, shrines and other places in Nara that UNESCO has designated as World Heritage Site "Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara", and holds three national treasures: * the , which is one of the few well-preserved structures of the temple, * the Zen room * th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kōryū-ji
is a Shingon temple in Uzumasa, Ukyō Ward, Kyoto, Japan. The temple is also known by the names and , and was formerly known as , and . Kōryū-ji is said to be the oldest temple in Kyoto, having been constructed in 603 by Hata no Kawakatsu upon receiving a Buddhist statue from Prince Shōtoku. Fires in 818 and 1150 destroyed the entire temple complex, but it was rebuilt several times since. Wooden statue of Bodhisattva The temple contains a number of important pieces of cultural heritage. One of national treasures in Japan (registered on June 9, 1951), a wooden image of the Bodhisattva Maitreya sitting contemplatively in the half-lotus position, called is amongst the rare objects that are preserved and displayed at Kōryū-ji. The temple is also renowned for its , traditionally held in mid-October, but currently suspended. Notes See also *Historical Sites of Prince Shōtoku * List of Buddhist temples in Kyoto * List of National Treasures of Japan (temples) * List ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miki, Hyōgo
is a Cities of Japan, city in Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 75,009 and a population density of 420 persons per km². The total area of the city is . Geography Miki is located in the southwestern part of Hyogo prefecture, northwest of Kobe, on the 135th meridian east line. It is included in the Harima Plain on the west side of the Rokko Mountains and on the south side of the Chugoku Mountains, and the Mino River flows from east to west in the city area. Fluvial terraces and gentle hills spread around the plains. Since it is inland, precipitation is relatively low and there are many ponds. There is an old town along the Mino River, and a new residential area near the border with Kobe City in the southeastern part. The highest point in the city is 453 meters above sea level on Mt. Shibire. Neighboring municipalities Hyōgo Prefecture *Kobe, Hyōgo, Kobe *Sanda, Hyōgo, Sanda *Kakogawa, Hyōgo, Kakogawa *Ono, Hyōgo, Ono *Katō, Hyōgo, Katō ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Enzan
was a city located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. The city was founded on April 5, 1954. As of 2003, the city had an estimated population of 25,856 and the density of 139.96 persons per km². The total area was 184.74 km². History On November 1, 2005, Enzan, along with the town of Katsunuma, and the village of Yamato (both from Higashiyamanashi District), was merged to create the city of Kōshū Kōshū or Koshu may refer to: * ** Kōshū, another name for Kai Province. ** Kōshū, Yamanashi, the present city in Yamanashi Prefecture. ** Koshu (grape) Koshu (甲州 ''kōshū'') is a white wine grape variety that has been grown primarily .... Education There are 3 Junior High Schools in Enzan: *Enzan Junior High *Matsusato Junior High *Enzan Kita Junior High Notable people * Actor Tomokazu Miura was born in Enzan in 1952. Dissolved municipalities of Yamanashi Prefecture {{Yamanashi-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kamogawa, Chiba
is a city located in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 31,722 in 14,558 households and a population density of 170 persons per km². The total area of the city is . The name of the city consists of two ''kanji'' characters: the first, kamo (鴨), meaning "duck", and the second, kawa (川), meaning "river". Geography Kamogawa is near the southeastern tip of the Bōsō Peninsula, facing the Pacific Ocean, about 50 km south of the prefectural capital, Chiba, and about 85 km from the capital of Japan, Tokyo. Kamogawa is home to Mount Atago, which at is the highest point in Chiba Prefecture. Mount Kiyosumi () is home to Seichō-ji. The Kamo River () empties into the Pacific Ocean at Kamogawa. Neighboring municipalities Chiba Prefecture *Futtsu *Kimitsu * Katsuura *Minamibōsō * Kyonan * Ōtaki Climate Kamogawa has a Humid subtropical climate (Köppen ''Cfa'') characterized by warm summers and cool winters with light to no snowfall. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
