Jōdo-ji (Ono)

Gokurakusan Jōdo-ji
Jōdodō
Basic information
Location 2094, Kiyotani-cho, Ono, Hyogo 675-1317
Affiliation Shingon
Country Japan
Architectural description
Founder Chōgen
Completed 1190 - 1198
Yakushido (Main hall)

The Gokurakusan Jōdo-ji (極楽山浄土寺) is a temple of the Shingon sect in Ono, Hyōgo, Japan. It was established by Chōgen in 1190 - 1198.

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

Citations

Coordinates: 34°51′51″N 134°57′40″E / 34.8642°N 134.961°E / 34.8642; 134.961


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