Kōzō-ji (Kakuda)
| Kōzō-ji 高蔵寺 | |
|---|---|
 Kōzō-ji Amida-dō | |
| Basic information | |
| Location | 49 Tera-mae, Takakura-aze Kakuda-shi, Miyagi-ken |
| Affiliation | Shingon-shū Chizan-ha |
| Deity | Amida Nyorai |
| Country |
 Japan |
| Website | http://www.city.kakuda.miyagi.jp/syoko/page00110.shtml |
| Architectural description | |
| Founder | Tokuitsu |
| Completed | 819 |
Kōzō-ji (高蔵寺) is a Buddhist temple located in Kakuda, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan.[1]
Kōzō-ji was founded in 819 by Tokuitsu, a monk of the Hōsso sect. It was restored in 1177 by the wife of Fujiwara Shuei, who erected the Amida-dō, which is the oldest building in the prefecture,[2][3] and one of the very few Heian period structures remaining. In 1908 it was designated an Important Cultural Property.[4]
The 273 centimetres (8.96 ft) wooden statue of Amida Nyorai seated on a lotus throne (1177), constructed using the yoseki-zukuri technique, was designated an Important Cultural Property in 1927.[5][6]
See also
- Pure Land Buddhism
- Japanese Buddhist architecture
- Japanese sculpture
- Important Cultural Properties of Japan
- Northern Fujiwara
References
- ↑ "高蔵寺". Kakuda City. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
- ↑ "高蔵寺阿弥陀堂". Miyagi Prefecture. Retrieved 25 March 2011.
- ↑ "Attractions - Kozoji Temple". Kakuda City. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
- ↑ "Database of Registered National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 25 March 2011.
- ↑ "Database of Registered National Cultural Properties". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 25 March 2011.
- ↑ "木造阿弥陀如来座像". Miyagi Prefecture. Retrieved 25 March 2011.
Coordinates: 38°0′1″N 140°43′6″E / 38.00028°N 140.71833°E
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