Rinnoji Temple - Rinnoji Temple is located in Nikko.
Rinnoji Temple is famous for its gold-leafed statues of Amida and
Kannon.
Rinnoji Temple, originally called Nikko-san, was established by Buddhist monk Shodo in 766. Due to its isolated location (deep in the mountain) away from Tokyo at Nikko, Nikko-san soon attracted other Buddhist monks in search of solitude. In 15th century, there were over 500 buildings in the site. Now there are only 15 buildings in the site.
Rinnoji Temple Highlights
Sanbutsudo (Three Buddha Hall)
Sanbutsudo features gold-leafed statues of Amida, Kannnon with a thousand arms (Senju Kannon) and Kannon with a horse head (Bato Kannon).
Picture: Yashamon Gate, Taiyuin, Rinnoji Temple
Taiyuin
Built in 1653, Taiyuin is the mausoleum of Tokugawa Iemitsu, the 3rd Tokugawa shogun. It is a representative architecture of early Edo period. Honden (main hall), Haiden (oratory), Ainoma (middle room) are designated as national treasures. In addition to that, there are many cultural properties such as Karamon gate and Yashamon gate. Color of Taiyuin is vivid which you can see influence from China.
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02/05/11
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