The page of "Shitennoji Temple" as "Your Destination in Japan" now has been uploaded:
Shitennoji Temple is said the oldest temple in Japan.
It is said that the temple was built in 593 by Shotoku-Taishi (574-627).
That was just after the Buddhism was introduced to Japan in the Asuka Age .
To the north-east of Shitennouji, "Honbo" area is there.
"Honbo" area was re-built by TOKUGAWA Hidetada, the 2nd "Shogun" at the Edo Age, in 1623.
These buildings in "Hojyo" area remain up to now.
"Hojo" area has a Japanese garden.
This garden is said to express heaven or the land of Perfect Bliss.
When I visited Shitennoji Temple in the early May, iris flowers were in full of bloom.
The view of garden was very beautiful.
The Main Precinct is located to the south of "Hojyo" area.
On the way from "Hojyo" area to the Main Precinct, you will see "Rokujido" Hall.
Main Precinct keeps the original buildings layout of Buddhist temple when Shotoku-taishi built Shitennoji Temple.
The precinct is surrounded by a corridor on the periphery.
Unfortunately, these buildings were lost and damaged many times during the long history of Shitennoji Temple.
It used to be seen Naniwa Bay to the west of Shitennoji Temple.
The scenery of sunset into Naniwa Bay should have been spectacular.
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中心伽藍は最近、再建されたものですが、本坊は
徳川秀忠再建の建物や庭が残っています。
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