Hokke-dō
東大寺法華堂
Hokke-dō is a Nara period Buddhist temple with rare ancient statues and architecture.
What it is
- A Buddhist temple in Nara, Japan.
- Also known as Sangatsu-dō.
- Designated as a National Treasure of Japan.
- One of few existing Nara period buildings at Tōdai-ji.
What to see
- Present main hall from the Nara period.
- Present worship hall added in the Kamakura period.
- Ten Buddhist statues from the Nara period.
- Main deity is Fukūkenjaku Kannon.
- Fukūkenjaku Kannon statue is 362.0 centimeters tall.
- Fukūkenjaku Kannon's silver crown is a valuable Nara period artifact.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
奈良県奈良市雑司町 Open in Google Maps
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