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Shogakubo
History |
Shogakubo had been established as one of the 12 temples of Yakushi,
what we called “Yakushi-12-bo” because Yakushi Nyorai had flown to
the Kinpoku Mountain from Koya-san on the ancient day, Heian era. Unfortunately,
all these 12 temples had to be abolished / closed due to the Meiji
Restoration, but this temple restored firstly based on the effort of
local parishioners. Only 5 temples were able to recover, the main sculpture
Yakushi Nyorai of Enpuku temple, which was closed and never recovered,
had been transferred to this temple. |
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Nioumon gate
Very rare Nioumon gate because of enshrined sculptures in the gate, those are
not Niou, but 4 great men. The right side is Jikoku Ten, who protect East side,
and the left is Koumoku Ten, who protect West side and punish villains. |
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Dainichi Nyorai
This handsome Nyorai is main sculpture of this temple. |
Jizo-do and Side facing Jizo
This colored beautiful Jizo is always facing to Kinpoku Mountain, so it is assumed
that we are able to worship Kinpoku Mountain simultaneously whenever we worship
him. He corrects selfish mind of men, and is always able to realize good wish. |
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Relation
to artist |
The famous Japanese artist Bakusen Tsuchida had been in this temple
as priestling, however he aspired to the way to the art, then went
to Kyoto to study painting. He aimed to establish / create new style
Japanese art so-called impressionist paintings space technique with
geometrical composition of western painting. Many of his artworks are
exhibited in Ohara Museum of Art in Tokyo. And also, his artwork is
remaining in this temple as Shoji picture. |
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Any inquiry to;
831 Chigusa Ko Sado-city
Postal Code: 952-1209
81-259-63-2247
1km walk from the bus stop Joshikomae, Main-line
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