Jōdo-ji (Ono)

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.

For the temple of the same name in Onomichi, see Jōdo-ji (Onomichi).

Gokurakusan Jōdo-ji
Jōdodō
Religion
AffiliationShingon
Location
Location2094, Kiyotani-cho, Ono, Hyogo 675–1317
CountryJapan
Architecture
FounderChōgen
Date established1190–1198
Completed1632 (Reconstruction)
Yakushido (Main hall)

Jōdo-ji's Jōdodō completed in 1194 is a National Treasure of Japan. 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.
  • Hachiman-jinja haiden – Important Cultural Property of Japan.
  • 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. Kaikei's work. It is a work in 1201. Loaned to Nara National Museum.
  • Chōgen- Important Cultural Property of Japan. (1234)
  • Buddhist saint's mask, 25 pieces – Important Cultural Property of Japan. It is a work of Kaikei's school.

List of craftwork
  • Hand drum made of copper – Important Cultural Property of Japan. (1194).
  • Gorintō made of copper – Important Cultural Property of Japan. (1194).
  • Table – Important Cultural Property of Japan.

List of paintings
  • Nirvana – Important Cultural Property of Japan.
  • Shingon's eight saints – Important Cultural Property of Japan.

See also
  • Bell tower
    Bell tower
  • Kaizandō
    Kaizandō
  • Fudoō
    Fudoō
  • Hachiman-jinja Torii and haiden
    Hachiman-jinja Torii and haiden


Citations
  1. "文化遺産データベース". Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
  2. "文化遺産データベース". Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
  3. "文化遺産データベース". Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
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