Jōdo-ji (Ono)

For the temple of the same name in Onomichi, see Jōdo-ji (Onomichi).

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.

Gokurakusan Jōdo-ji
Jōdodō
Religion
Affiliation	Shingon
Location
Location	2094, Kiyotani-cho, Ono, Hyogo 675–1317
Country	Japan
Architecture
Founder	Chōgen
Date established	1190–1198
Completed	1632 (Reconstruction)

Yakushido (Main hall)

Jōdo-ji's Jōdodō completed in 1194 is a National Treasure of Japan.^{[citation needed]} The architecture is in the Daibutsu style that combines Japanese and Chinese elements.

List of buildings

• Jōdodō – built in 1194.　National Treasure of Japan.^[1]
• Yakushiō (Main hall) – Important Cultural Property of Japan.^[2] It was rebuilt in 1517.
• Hachiman-jinja honden – Important Cultural Property of Japan.^{[citation needed]}
• Hachiman-jinja haiden – Important Cultural Property of Japan.^{[citation needed]}
• Kaizanō – rebuilt in 1520.
• Bell tower – rebuilt in 1632.
• Fudodō
• Monjudō
• Kyozō

List of sculptures

• Amitabha Triad – National Treasure of Japan.^[3] Kaikei's most important work. It is a work in 1195–1197. Height: 24.6 ft
• Amitabha – Important Cultural Property of Japan.^{[citation needed]} Kaikei's work. It is a work in 1201. Loaned to Nara National Museum.
• Chōgen- Important Cultural Property of Japan.^{[citation needed]} (1234)
• Buddhist saint's mask, 25 pieces – Important Cultural Property of Japan.^{[citation needed]} It is a work of Kaikei's school.

List of craftwork

• Hand drum made of copper – Important Cultural Property of Japan.^{[citation needed]} (1194).
• Gorintō made of copper – Important Cultural Property of Japan.^{[citation needed]} (1194).
• Table – Important Cultural Property of Japan.^{[citation needed]}

List of paintings

• Nirvana – Important Cultural Property of Japan.^{[citation needed]}
• Shingon's eight saints – Important Cultural Property of Japan.^{[citation needed]}

See also

• National Treasures of Japan
  • List of National Treasures of Japan (sculptures)

Gallery

• 
  Bell tower
• 
  Kaizandō
• 
  Fudoō
• 
  Hachiman-jinja Torii and haiden

Citations

1. "文化遺産データベース". Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
2. "文化遺産データベース". Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2013.
3. "文化遺産データベース". Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2013.

External links

• 神戸大学附属図書館「浄土寺縁起」 (Japanese)

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