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[jareckiworld]

Kawase Hasui (1883-1957)—Konjiki Hall of Chusonji Temple, Hiraizumi [woodblock print, 1935]

[moryen]

The Konjiki-dō (金色堂) is a small building completed in 1124 in the Chūson-ji, Iwate. The building is covered with gold leaf on both the interior and exterior. Inside, the decorations use mother-of-pearl inlays, woodwork, metalwork, lacquerwork and paintings, bringing together many aspects of late Heian period arts and crafts. It is one of two buildings that survive from the original Chūson-ji temple complex, the other being a sutra repository. The building also serves as a mausoleum containing the mummified remains of the leaders of the Northern Fujiwara clan.

The building measures five-and-a-half meters on each side and is eight meters tall. The interior of the building contains three altars, one for each of the first three Fujiwara lords. Each altar had a seated Amida Nyōrai surrounded by standing Kannon Bosatsu and Seishi Bosatsu, six Jizō Bosatsu and two Niten statues. One Niten figure is now missing. The building was rebuilt from 1962 to 1968.

[leo-ananda]

chusonji temple Tsukimizaka Slope 平泉中尊寺 月見坂 por Eiki Wang Por Flickr: www.chusonji.or.jp/language_en/index.html P1047500-2

[dblhappiness1]

中尊寺金色堂 🌲 Chūson-ji Temple’s Golden Hall 🗾 #中尊寺 #金色堂 #平泉 #世界遺産 #chusonji #goldenhall #hiraizumi #worldheritage 🇯🇵 (中尊寺金色堂) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqJrX0qBmFcbnA3_FlU77op9qpMjGn8Yw8L_Vc0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[notdefinedbystars]

Spring in Hiraizumi, Japan The national holidays of Golden Week allow for the perfect time to see Hiraizumi in spring. This quiet city exudes peace and tranquility. Enjoy the deep cultural ties of the city and see historical recreations and age old temples.

[farmstayjapan]

Chusonji Temple in Hiraizumi, Iwate prefecture. Founded in 850, it is a massive temple complex of halls and pagodas. One of the structures is the Konjikidō which was completed in 1124. The hall is dedicated to Amida Nyorai (the Buddha of Infinite Light) is covered with gold leaf both inside and out (with exception to the roof). #iwate #ruraljapan #Chusonji #中尊寺 #中尊寺金色堂 #UnknownJapan . #Iwate #Hiraizumi https://www.instagram.com/p/B7M74syHF4b/?igshid=7ubovycrlx46

[shinya-wesley]

Chusonji temple at Hiraizumi Japan. やっと中尊寺に行けましたよ。 名前だけは知っていた金色堂はホントに金色でした（撮影不可）。 #chusonji #hiraizumi #iwate #temple #中尊寺 #中尊寺金色堂 #平泉 #岩手県 (中尊寺) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwa24VjD-j_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wh0w4ayjcsy

[tohoku-guide]

Chuson-ji temple is located in Hiraizumi, and Kojikido' most of the hall is decorate with gold leaf represent Pure Land (Update) Hiraizumi, temples, gardens and archeological sites Chuson-ji temple http://www.tohoku-guide.com/entry/2018/06/07/000759 #Chusonji #Konjikido #Hiraizumi #中尊寺 #金色堂 #平泉