is a temple of the
Tendai
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sect in
Kobe
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,
Hyōgo,
Japan
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.
It was established by
Empress Genshō's instruction in 716.
Taisan-ji's
Main Hall completed in 1293 is a
National Treasure of Japan
Some of the National Treasures of Japan
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Building list
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Main Hall - National Treasure of Japan. It was rebuilt in 1293.
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Sanmon (Niō Gate) -
Important Cultural Property. It was rebuilt in
Muromachi period
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Pagoda - It was built in 1688.
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Amidadō - It was built in 1688.
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Gomadō - It was built in
Edo period
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Shakadō - It was built in Edo period
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Rakandō - It was built in Edo period
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Kannondō
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Bell tower
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Tatchu temples (Branch)
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An'yō-in - It's
Karesansui
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is Japan's
Places of Scenic Beauty
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*Jōju-in
*Ryuzō-in
*Henjō-in
*Kanki-in
See also
*
National Treasures of Japan
Some of the National Treasures of Japan
A is the most precious of Japan's Tangible Cultural Properties, as determined and designated by the Agency for Cultural Affairs (a special body of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Scien ...
**
List of National Treasures of Japan (temples)
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Gallery
File:Taisanji15s3200.jpg, Pagoda
File:Taisanji30s3200.jpg, Amidado
File:Taisanji36s3200.jpg, Sanmon (Nio Gate)
File:Taisanji29s3200.jpg, Oku-no-in
File:Taisanji28s3872.jpg, Pagoda
External links
Official Site (Japanese)
8th-century establishments in Japan
National Treasures of Japan
Important Cultural Properties of Japan
Pagodas in Japan
Tendai temples
Buildings and structures in Kobe
Buddhist temples in Hyōgo Prefecture
Tourist attractions in Kobe
Religious buildings and structures completed in 716
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