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Main hall The sacred objects of worship, such as statues, are displayed in the main hall. Main halls are called kondo, hondo, butsuden, amidado or hatto in Japanese. Example: Main hall of Todaiji in Nara. |
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Lecture hall Lecture halls are for meetings and lectures and often also display objects of worship. Lecture halls are called kodo. Example: Lecture hall of Toji in Kyoto. |
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Pagoda The pagoda, a structure that has evolved from the Indian stupa, usually comes with three (sanju no to) or five (goju no to) stories. Pagodas store remains of the Buddha such as a tooth, usually in form of a representation. Example: 3-storied pagoda of Kofukuji in Nara. |
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Gates Gates mark the entrance to the temple grounds. There is usually one main gate, and possibly several additional gates, along the temple’s main approach. Example: Sanmon Gate of Kenchoji in Kamakura. |
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Bell On New Year‘s Eve, temple bells are rung 108 times, corresponding to the Buddhist concept of 108 worldly desires. Example: Great Bell of Kenchoji in Kamakura. |
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Cemetery Most cemeteries in Japan are Buddhist and are located at a temple. The Japanese visit their ancestors’ graves on many occasions during the year, especially during the obon week, the equinoctial weeks and anniversaries. |
The best cities to visit temples are Kyoto, Nara and Kamakura. One of the best places to overnight at temples is Mount Koya.
13. Byodoin Temple![]() Temple with a beautiful Pure Land Garden.
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14.Ninnaji Temple![]() Temple turned former imperial residence.
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15. Nanzenji Temple![]() Zen temple with beautiful stone garden.
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the material is taken from http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e2058.html