Explore Historical and Exotic Japan - Toshodaiji

The page of "Toshodaiji" in Nara as "Your Destination in Japan" now has been uploaded:
http://www.geocities.jp/hande_japan/YourDestinations/Kansai/ToshodaijiTemple_E.html

My English site:
http://www.geocities.jp/hande_japan/index.html

The Toshodaiji Temple was built by monk Ganjin (Jianzhen) in 759.

The Main Hall and the Lecture Hall are original and remain "Tempyou-style", which means the architectural style in the Nara Age. The Drum Tower was rebuilt in 1240 during the Kamakura Age. These buildings are national treasures of Japan.

The founder, Ganjin was born in China and was a high priest. He was asked to come to Japan to propagate Buddhism. At the his seventh attempts of voyage to Japan across the East China Sea, he finally came to Japan and opened this temple. 16 years have passed since his first attempt and he went blind due to tough situations of his voyage's failures.

At the north area of Toshodaiji Temple, the tomb of Ganjin is located. The garden in front of the tomb is fully covered by moss. The view of the garden was very impressive.

Please visit the page of "Your Destinations in Japan",
"Your Destinations in Kansai"
And also the page of "Toshodaiji Temple"

Please visit Face book:
https://www.facebook.com/Explore-Historical-and-Exotic-Japan-283859385327415/

今日は、英語版のサイトに"唐招提寺"のページをアップしました：
http://www.geocities.jp/hande_japan/index.html

"Your Destinations in Japan" という、日本各地の史跡や
昔ながらの佇まいを残すところを紹介しています。

先日、日本語ページで紹介したところですが、
そちらもご参照頂けると幸いです：

今日アップした"Toshodaiji Temple" のページへどうぞ：
http://www.geocities.jp/hande_japan/YourDestinations/Kansai/ToshodaijiTemple_E.html

日本語の唐招提寺のページはこちらです：
http://www.geocities.jp/shanehsmt_tabi5/Travel/Japan/Kansai/NishinoKyo.html#ToshodaiJi

本編のホームページはこちらです：
http://www.geocities.jp/shane_hsmt/index.html
http://www.geocities.jp/shane_hsmt/Photo/ShaneHP_Banner_1B1.jpg

"Explore Historical and Exotic Japan"
http://www.geocities.jp/hande_japan/index.html
http://www.geocities.jp/hande_japan/HandEJapan_Banner_1B1.jpg