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.

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.
 * Yakushiō (Main hall) – Important Cultural Property of Japan. 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. 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.

Gallery
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