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The two-storey [[Mon (architecture)|gate]] of 1468 and [[Main Hall (Japanese Buddhism)|Hondō]] of 1472 are both [[Important Cultural Properties of Japan|Important Cultural Properties]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/bsys/maindetails.asp?register_id=102&item_id=2510 |title=Database of National Cultural Properties |publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]] |accessdate=31 March 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/bsys/maindetails.asp?register_id=102&item_id=2514 |title=Database of National Cultural Properties |publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]] |accessdate=31 March 2011}}</ref> The [[tahōtō]] is lost and has been replaced with a modern replica.<ref name="Nara">{{cite web |url=http://www.pref.nara.jp/nara/kaido/kokaido/eg/01yagyu/spot/03.htm |title=Enjoji Temple |publisher=[[Nara Prefecture]] |accessdate=31 March 2011}}</ref> |
The two-storey [[Mon (architecture)|gate]] of 1468 and [[Main Hall (Japanese Buddhism)|Hondō]] of 1472 are both [[Important Cultural Properties of Japan|Important Cultural Properties]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/bsys/maindetails.asp?register_id=102&item_id=2510 |title=Database of National Cultural Properties |publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]] |accessdate=31 March 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/bsys/maindetails.asp?register_id=102&item_id=2514 |title=Database of National Cultural Properties |publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]] |accessdate=31 March 2011}}</ref> The [[tahōtō]] is lost and has been replaced with a modern replica.<ref name="Nara">{{cite web |url=http://www.pref.nara.jp/nara/kaido/kokaido/eg/01yagyu/spot/03.htm |title=Enjoji Temple |publisher=[[Nara Prefecture]] |accessdate=31 March 2011}}</ref> |
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Also on the grounds are a number of [[Shinto shrines]]. The single [[Ken (architecture)|bay]] Kasugadō and Hakusandō of 1227/8 are the oldest extant examples of [[kasuga-zukuri]] and are thought to have been moved from [[Kasuga Taisha]] when it was rebuilt.<ref>{{cite book |title=What is Japanese Architecture? A survey of traditional Japanese architecture |author1=Kazuo, Nishi |author2=Kazuo, Hozumi |publisher=[[Kodansha]] |year=1985 |ISBN=978-4-7700-1992-9 |pages=42f}}</ref> In 1953 both buildings were designated [[National Treasures of Japan|National Treasures]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/bsys/maindetails.asp?register_id=102&item_id=2511 |title=Database of National Cultural Properties |publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]] |accessdate=31 March 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/bsys/maindetails.asp?register_id=102&item_id=2512 |title=Database of National Cultural Properties |publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]] |accessdate=31 March 2011}}</ref> The [[Honden]] of the shrine to [[Ugajin]] dating to the end of the [[Kamakura period]] is an [[Important Cultural Properties of Japan|Important Cultural Property]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/bsys/maindetails.asp?register_id=102&item_id=2513 |title=Database of National Cultural Properties |publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]] |accessdate=31 March 2011}}</ref> |
Also on the grounds are a number of [[Shinto shrines]]. The single [[Ken (architecture)|bay]] Kasugadō and Hakusandō of 1227/8 are the oldest extant examples of [[kasuga-zukuri]] and are thought to have been moved from [[Kasuga Taisha]] when it was rebuilt.<ref>{{cite book |title=What is Japanese Architecture? A survey of traditional Japanese architecture |author1=Kazuo, Nishi |author2=Kazuo, Hozumi |publisher=[[Kodansha]] |year=1985 |ISBN=978-4-7700-1992-9 |pages=42f}}</ref> In 1953 both buildings were designated [[National Treasures of Japan|National Treasures]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/bsys/maindetails.asp?register_id=102&item_id=2511 |title=Database of National Cultural Properties |publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]] |accessdate=31 March 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/bsys/maindetails.asp?register_id=102&item_id=2512 |title=Database of National Cultural Properties |publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]] |accessdate=31 March 2011}}</ref> The [[Honden]] of the shrine to [[Ugajin]] dating to the end of the [[Kamakura period]] is an [[Important Cultural Properties of Japan|Important Cultural Property]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/bsys/maindetails.asp?register_id=102&item_id=2513 |title=Database of National Cultural Properties |publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]] |accessdate=31 March 2011}}</ref> |
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==Treasures== |
==Treasures== |
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In the [[tahōtō]] is a {{nihongo|seated wooden statue of [[Dainichi Nyorai (Enjō-ji)|Dainichi Nyorai]]|木造大日如来坐像}} of 1176 by [[Unkei]]. Of [[Japanese cypress]] using the [[Technology of Japanese Buddhist Sculpture#Wood|yoseki-zukuri]] technique, it is [[gilded]] over [[lacquer]] and has crystal eyes. In 1920 it was designated a [[National Treasures of Japan|National Treasure]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/bsys/maindetails.asp?register_id=201&item_id=282 |title=Database of National Cultural Properties |publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]] |accessdate=31 March 2011}}</ref> In the [[Hondō]] is a {{nihongo|seated wooden statue of [[Amida Nyorai]]|木造阿弥陀如来坐像}} of the [[Heian period]], surrounded by {{nihongo|wooden statues of the [[Four Heavenly Kings|Shitennō]]|木造四天王立像}} of the [[Kamakura period]], all [[Important Cultural Properties of Japan|Important Cultural Properties]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/bsys/maindetails.asp?register_id=201&item_id=4074 |title=Database of National Cultural Properties |publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]] |accessdate=31 March 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/bsys/maindetails.asp?register_id=201&item_id=4073 |title=Database of National Cultural Properties |publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]] |accessdate=31 March 2011}}</ref> Other images include a [[Jūichimen Kannon]] of 1026, a child prince of 1309 that has been designated a Prefectural Cultural Property, a [[Fudō Myōō]] of the [[Nanboku-chō|Nambokucho period]], and a gilded [[Yakushi Nyorai]].<ref name="Naranet (unsure of source, good pictures)"/> The [[gorintō]] of 1321 has also been designated an Important Cultural Property.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/bsys/maindetails.asp?register_id=102&item_id=2515 |title=Database of National Cultural Properties |publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]] |accessdate=31 March 2011}}</ref> |
In the [[tahōtō]] is a {{nihongo|seated wooden statue of [[Dainichi Nyorai (Enjō-ji)|Dainichi Nyorai]]|木造大日如来坐像}} of 1176 by [[Unkei]]. Of [[Japanese cypress]] using the [[Technology of Japanese Buddhist Sculpture#Wood|yoseki-zukuri]] technique, it is [[gilded]] over [[lacquer]] and has crystal eyes. In 1920 it was designated a [[National Treasures of Japan|National Treasure]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/bsys/maindetails.asp?register_id=201&item_id=282 |title=Database of National Cultural Properties |publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]] |accessdate=31 March 2011}}</ref> In the [[Hondō]] is a {{nihongo|seated wooden statue of [[Amida Nyorai]]|木造阿弥陀如来坐像}} of the [[Heian period]], surrounded by {{nihongo|wooden statues of the [[Four Heavenly Kings|Shitennō]]|木造四天王立像}} of the [[Kamakura period]], all [[Important Cultural Properties of Japan|Important Cultural Properties]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/bsys/maindetails.asp?register_id=201&item_id=4074 |title=Database of National Cultural Properties |publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]] |accessdate=31 March 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/bsys/maindetails.asp?register_id=201&item_id=4073 |title=Database of National Cultural Properties |publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]] |accessdate=31 March 2011}}</ref> Other images include a [[Jūichimen Kannon]] of 1026, a child prince of 1309 that has been designated a Prefectural Cultural Property, a [[Fudō Myōō]] of the [[Nanboku-chō|Nambokucho period]], and a gilded [[Yakushi Nyorai]].<ref name="Naranet (unsure of source, good pictures)"/> The [[gorintō]] of 1321 has also been designated an Important Cultural Property.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/bsys/maindetails.asp?register_id=102&item_id=2515 |title=Database of National Cultural Properties |publisher=[[Agency for Cultural Affairs]] |accessdate=31 March 2011}}</ref> |
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==Gardens== |
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Revision as of 20:49, 27 December 2012
Enjō-ji (円成寺) is a Shingon temple in the northeast of Nara, Japan. A number of its buildings and images have been designated National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties, and its late-Heian period gardens are a Place of Scenic Beauty.
History
Enjō-ji is said to have been founded in 756 by a Chinese priest who accompanied Ganjin to Japan. The temple was enlarged in the late-Heian and Muromachi periods. Much damage occurred during the Ōnin War and further losses occurred during the Meiji period and after.[1][2]
Buildings
The two-storey gate of 1468 and Hondō of 1472 are both Important Cultural Properties.[3][4] The tahōtō is lost and has been replaced with a modern replica.[5]
Also on the grounds are a number of Shinto shrines. The single bay Kasugadō and Hakusandō of 1227/8 are the oldest extant examples of kasuga-zukuri and are thought to have been moved from Kasuga Taisha when it was rebuilt.[6] In 1953 both buildings were designated National Treasures.[7][8] The Honden of the shrine to Ugajin dating to the end of the Kamakura period is an Important Cultural Property.[9]
Treasures
In the tahōtō is a seated wooden statue of Dainichi Nyorai (木造大日如来坐像) of 1176 by Unkei. Of Japanese cypress using the yoseki-zukuri technique, it is gilded over lacquer and has crystal eyes. In 1920 it was designated a National Treasure.[10] In the Hondō is a seated wooden statue of Amida Nyorai (木造阿弥陀如来坐像) of the Heian period, surrounded by wooden statues of the Shitennō (木造四天王立像) of the Kamakura period, all Important Cultural Properties.[11][12] Other images include a Jūichimen Kannon of 1026, a child prince of 1309 that has been designated a Prefectural Cultural Property, a Fudō Myōō of the Nambokucho period, and a gilded Yakushi Nyorai.[2] The gorintō of 1321 has also been designated an Important Cultural Property.[13]
Gardens
The temple gardens are a rare example of late-Heian Pure Land paradise gardens and in 1973 were designated a Place of Scenic Beauty.[5][14]
See also
- List of National Treasures of Japan (shrines)
- List of National Treasures of Japan (sculptures)
- Japanese gardens
- Place of Scenic Beauty
- Honji suijaku
References
- ^ Plutschow, Herbert E. (1983). Historical Nara. The Japan Times. p. 151. ISBN 4-7890-0226-8.
- ^ a b "History, Images". Naranet. Retrieved 31 March 2011.
- ^ "Database of National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 31 March 2011.
- ^ "Database of National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 31 March 2011.
- ^ a b "Enjoji Temple". Nara Prefecture. Retrieved 31 March 2011.
- ^ Kazuo, Nishi; Kazuo, Hozumi (1985). What is Japanese Architecture? A survey of traditional Japanese architecture. Kodansha. pp. 42f. ISBN 978-4-7700-1992-9.
- ^ "Database of National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 31 March 2011.
- ^ "Database of National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 31 March 2011.
- ^ "Database of National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 31 March 2011.
- ^ "Database of National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 31 March 2011.
- ^ "Database of National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 31 March 2011.
- ^ "Database of National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 31 March 2011.
- ^ "Database of National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 31 March 2011.
- ^ "Database of National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 31 March 2011.
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