Toshodaiji Kodo - Nara

When Jianzhen Osho built Toshodaiji Temple, he received the Toshoshuden of Heijo Palace around 760, and relocated and remodeled it into a one-story building and an Irimoya-zukuri. It is said that it was remodeled during the Kamakura period, but it is said to be the only building that retains the remnants of Tenpei and Heijo, and is a national treasure. The statue of Maitreya Nyorai (nationally designated important cultural property) in 1287 during the Kamakura period is enshrined in the hall, and the Nara period's possession heaven (national treasure) and Zhouchoten (national treasure) are on the left and right. It is said that Zhouchoten was made by a Tangjin who came to Japan with Jianzhen Osho, and Mochikokuten is awkward movement compared to Zhouchoten, but it is thought that it was made by Japanese people because of the precision and precision of the finely carved clothing crest. Has been done. 21/02/18, worship. There were few people, so I was able to meet Miroku-san leisurely.

The auditorium is behind the main hall. (Back right of the photo) It was relocated from Heijo Palace and is considered to be a unique and valuable building that retains the remnants of those days. Maitreya Nyorai, Mochikokuten, Zhouchoten (all important cultural properties), and many other Buddhist statues are enshrined. [National treasure]

The auditorium of Toshodaiji Temple is said to be a relocated building of the morning assembly hall of Heijokyo. At the time of the relocation, the roof was made into a gabled roof, and walls, doors, and windows were added. The main idol is a sitting statue of Maitreya Nyorai with raised eyes, which is thought to have been built in 1287.

The Irimoya-zukuri, main tile-roofed auditorium is a relocation of the Tochoshuden of Heijo Palace. Important cultural properties such as the wooden Maitreya Bodhisattva sitting statue, the wooden Mochikokuten statue, and the Zhouchoten standing statue are enshrined in the hall.

It is said that Jianzhen Yamatogami relocated the Heijo Palace Tochoshuden as a gift, and it is said to be the only remains of the existing Heijo Palace. I used to put it inside, but when I visited recently, it was only a tour from the outside.

Inside ... actually ... not only the Buddha statue, but Part of the building removed during the renovation work, Models explaining the structure are on display, This is like a museum. … The auditorium behind the Kondo is The conference hall "Tocho Shuden" used by bureaucrats serving the imperial court in "Heijo Palace" at that time was relocated and remodeled. It is a valuable building that conveys the existing architecture of Heijokyo. Originally it was a relocation of a building that was not a temple, so The auditorium still creates a spacious and distinctive space, As for the architectural style, it has been renovated from a gabled structure to an Irimoya structure. Large-scale remodeling was done during the Kamakura period, etc. The prototype at that time is not retained as it is. However, while there is no architecture left at the Heijo Palace site, It has become an extremely valuable existence that conveys the remnants of the "court architecture" that existed in many places in Heijo Palace. □ Overview of Toshodaiji Temple ★★★★ The founder of Toshodaiji Temple is Jianzhen. At the temple where Jianzhen, a monk from Tang, China, spent his last years It has many cultural properties, including the Kondo and lecture halls built in the Nara period. The life of Jianzhen and Toshodaiji Temple became widely known in Yasushi Inoue's novel "Tempyo no Iraka" (1957). Toshodaiji Temple was registered as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1998 as part of the cultural assets of the ancient city of Nara. □ Access ★★★★ Access to Toshodaiji Temple ・ 10 minutes on foot from Kintetsu Nishinokyo Station □ Visiting time ★★★ 8: 30-17: 00 Reception is until 16:30 □ Admission fee ★★ Adult: Adult: 1000 yen Middle and high school students 400 yen, Elementary school student 200 yen * Remarks Group Adults: 800 yen Middle and high school students: 320 yen Elementary school students: 160 yen * The above rates may differ during the special release. □ Cultural property ★★★★★ National treasure: Kondo, auditorium, treasure house, Roshana Buddha sitting statue, Senju Kannon statue ... etc. □ Barrier-free ★★★ For people with disabilities P: ○ Wheelchair rental: ○ Wheelchair-accessible restroom: ○ (located in the parking lot ?) Voice guidance: ○ Ostomate: ○ (located in the parking lot ?) Diaper changing table: ○ (located in the parking lot ?)