World Heritage Site as part of the cultural heritage of ancient Nara Kofukuji Temple is one of the temples in Nara Park, which is the Buddhist sect, Hosso-shu sect that prospered during the Nara period. It is the temple representing Nara together with Todaiji Temple, holding numerous temple's treasure, including the Ashura statue designated as a National Treasure. It was … [Read more...] about Kofukuji Temple, Nara
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Horyuji Temple, Nara
The oldest wooden buildings in the world Horyuji Temple in Ikaruga-cho town in Nara Prefecture is the temple erected by Prince Shotoku and Emperor Suiko, and is also the headquarters of the Shotoku sect. It is famous as the temple which has the oldest wooden buildings in the world and was registered as a World Heritage Site in 1993. It possesses a large number of cultural … [Read more...] about Horyuji Temple, Nara
Kasugataisha Shrine, Nara
A deer is considered the sacred messenger from the deities Kasugataisha Shrine is a shrine built in 768 to pray for the protection of Heijyo-Kyo and the prosperity of the people. It has enshrined Fujiwara's god who was settled in the western foot of Mt. Mikasa, following the primitive forest of Mt. Kasuga. It is the total head office of "Kasuga-jinja Shrine" which has about … [Read more...] about Kasugataisha Shrine, Nara
Yakushiji Temple, Nara
Hoping for the recovery of the disease of Empress Jito Yakushiji Temple was built in Fujiwara-kyo in 680, hoping for the recovery of the disease of Empress Jito by Emperor Tenmu. Then after the death of Emperor Tenmu, Empress Jito took over his will and completed it in 697. And, in accordance with Heijokyo-sento (Transferring of the National Capital to Heijo), it was … [Read more...] about Yakushiji Temple, Nara
Todaiji Temple Omizutori (Water-Drawing Festival), Nara
The miraculous festival continuing for approximately 1,300 years “Omizutori” (Water-Drawing Festival) is one of the religious austerities performed in the Todaiji Nigatsu-do in Nara Prefecture every year. It is correctly called “Shuni-e.” Every year, basic practices are performed from March 1 to the 14th. Since winter has ended when this event finishes, it is also called the … [Read more...] about Todaiji Temple Omizutori (Water-Drawing Festival), Nara
Todaiji Temple, Nara
Registered as the world heritage Todaiji Temple is the temple which the Emperor Shomu was founded in the Nara era. Most of building and Buddha statues are national treasures and are registered as the world heritage in 1998. Let's go into such Todaiji Temple from the crossing “Hall of the Great Buddha” being in an approach entrance. It is in the place of on foot about 20 … [Read more...] about Todaiji Temple, Nara