Jōdo-ji (Ono)
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The Gokurakusan Jōdo-ji (極楽山浄土寺) is a temple of the Shingon sect in Ono, Hyōgo, Japan. It was first established by Chōgen in 1190 – 1198, and the temple structures have undergone several reconstruction efforts since then, with the last reconstruction taking place in 1632.
| Gokurakusan Jōdo-ji | |
|---|---|
Jōdodō | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Shingon |
| Location | |
| Location | 2094, Kiyotani-cho, Ono, Hyogo 675–1317 |
| Country | Japan |
 Interactive map of Gokurakusan Jōdo-ji | |
| Architecture | |
| Founder | Chōgen |
| Established | 1190–1198 |
| Completed | 1632 (Reconstruction) |
Jōdo-ji's Jōdodō completed in 1194 is a National Treasure of Japan.[citation needed] The architecture is in the Daibutsu style that combines Japanese and Chinese elements.
List of buildings
- Jōdodō – built in 1194. National Treasure of Japan.[1]
- Yakushiō (Main hall) – Important Cultural Property of Japan.[2] It was rebuilt in 1517.
- Hachiman-jinja honden – Important Cultural Property of Japan.[citation needed]
- Hachiman-jinja haiden – Important Cultural Property of Japan.[citation needed]
- Kaizanō – rebuilt in 1520.
- Bell tower – rebuilt in 1632.
- Fudodō
- Monjudō
- Kyozō
List of sculptures
- Amitabha Triad – National Treasure of Japan.[3] Kaikei's most important work. It is a work in 1195–1197. Height: 24.6 ft
- Amitabha – Important Cultural Property of Japan.[citation needed] Kaikei's work. It is a work in 1201. Loaned to Nara National Museum.
- Chōgen- Important Cultural Property of Japan.[citation needed] (1234)
- Buddhist saint's mask, 25 pieces – Important Cultural Property of Japan.[citation needed] It is a work of Kaikei's school.
List of craftwork
- Hand drum made of copper – Important Cultural Property of Japan.[citation needed] (1194).
- Gorintō made of copper – Important Cultural Property of Japan.[citation needed] (1194).
- Table – Important Cultural Property of Japan.[citation needed]
List of paintings
- Nirvana – Important Cultural Property of Japan.[citation needed]
- Shingon's eight saints – Important Cultural Property of Japan.[citation needed]
See also
Gallery
Bell tower
Kaizandō
Fudoō
Hachiman-jinja Torii and haiden
