Muromachi · Temples · National Treasures
Haguro-san Five-Story Pagoda
Tsuruoka, Yamagata
A plain, unpainted five-story pagoda over 29 meters tall, standing among the cedar trees and stone steps of Mount Haguro's main approach. Built in 1372, it is best seen as part of the sacred path of the Dewa Sanzan mountains.
Muromachi · Temples · National Treasures
Engaku-ji
Kamakura, Kanagawa
At Engaku-ji you can see the Zen-style Shariden (a National Treasure), known for the fan rafters of its eaves, and the Great Bell, a National Treasure and the largest temple bell in the Kanto region. The temple's events calendar includes three special openings of the Shariden a year.
Muromachi · Temples · National Treasures
Onjo-ji (Mii-dera)
Otsu, Shiga
At Mii-dera you can see the large Momoyama-period Kondo and the Shinra Zenjin-do with its graceful cypress-bark roof. The shoin-style guest halls of Kangaku-in and Kojo-in can be seen on a special visit arranged in advance.
Muromachi · Temples · National Treasures
Jisho-ji (Ginkaku-ji)
Kyoto, Kyoto
Built at the Higashiyama villa of Ashikaga Yoshimasa, the eighth Muromachi shogun, the Kannon-den (Silver Pavilion) and his private chapel, the Togu-do, are both National Treasures. Modeled on the Golden Pavilion but left unadorned, the building and the garden Yoshimasa helped shape still carry the quiet taste of Higashiyama culture.
Muromachi · Temples · National Treasures
Tofuku-ji
Kyoto, Kyoto
At Tofuku-ji you can see the National Treasure Sanmon Gate, described as the oldest and largest surviving Zen temple gate, along with the statues and ceiling paintings on its upper floor. You can also visit the medieval Zendo and Tosu, Shigemori Mirei's Hojo gardens and Tsutenkyo bridge, famous for autumn colors.
Muromachi · Temples · National Treasures
Kinpusen-ji
Yoshino, Nara
Said to have been founded by En no Gyoja, this is the head temple of Shugendo mountain worship. Its cypress-bark-roofed main hall, the Zao-do, is second in size only to Todai-ji's Great Buddha Hall among old wooden buildings. It stands on cherry-famed Mount Yoshino, part of the Kii Mountains World Heritage Site.
Muromachi · Shrines · National Treasures
Kibitsu Shrine
Okayama, Okayama
At Kibitsu Shrine you can see the Honden, the only example in Japan of hiyoku-irimoya-zukuri (Kibitsu-zukuri), in which two hip-and-gable roofs are joined into one, and the Haiden attached to its front. The Narukama Shinji rite tied to the legend of the defeat of Ura and the long, straight covered corridor are other highlights.
Muromachi · Temples · National Treasures
Rurikoji
Yamaguchi, Yamaguchi
Built at the height of the Ouchi clan's power, the Rurikoji Five-Story Pagoda is a National Treasure counted among Japan's three finest pagodas, alongside those of Horyu-ji and Daigo-ji. Its cypress-bark roofs reflect in the pond, changing with cherry blossoms, autumn leaves and evening illumination.
Muromachi · Temples · National Treasures
Shofuku-ji
Higashimurayama, Tokyo
Shofuku-ji is a temple in Higashimurayama, Tokyo. Its Jizodo (Jizo Hall) is a designated National Treasure (Mid-Muromachi period, 1407).
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Muromachi · Temples · National Treasures
Seihaku-ji
Yamanashi, Yamanashi
Seihaku-ji is a temple in Yamanashi, Yamanashi. Its Butsuden (Buddha Hall) is a designated National Treasure (Mid-Muromachi period, 1415).
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Eiho-ji
Tajimi, Gifu
Eiho-ji is a temple in Tajimi, Gifu. Its Kaizando (Founder's Hall) and Kannondo (Kannon Hall) are designated National Treasures (Early Muromachi period).
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Ankoku-ji
Takayama, Gifu
Ankoku-ji is a temple in Takayama, Gifu. Its Kyozo (Sutra Repository) is a designated National Treasure (Mid-Muromachi period, 1408).
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Zensui-ji
Konan, Shiga
Zensui-ji is a temple in Konan, Shiga. Its Main Hall is a designated National Treasure (Early Muromachi period).
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Joraku-ji
Konan, Shiga
Joraku-ji is a temple in Konan, Shiga. Its Main Hall and Three-Story Pagoda are designated National Treasures (Early Muromachi period–Mid-Muromachi period, 1360–1400).
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Muromachi · Shrines · National Treasures
Osasahara Shrine
Yasu, Shiga
Osasahara Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Yasu, Shiga. Its Main Sanctuary is a designated National Treasure (Mid-Muromachi period, 1414).
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Muromachi · Temples · National Treasures
Daisen-in
Kyoto, Kyoto
Daisen-in is a temple in Kyoto, Kyoto. Its Main Hall is a designated National Treasure (Late Muromachi period, 1513).
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Ryogin-an
Kyoto, Kyoto
Ryogin-an is a temple in Kyoto, Kyoto. Its Hojo (Abbot's Quarters) is a designated National Treasure (Early Muromachi period, 1387).
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Kanshin-ji
Kawachinagano, Osaka
Kanshin-ji is a temple in Kawachinagano, Osaka. Its Golden Hall (Kondo) is a designated National Treasure (Early Muromachi period).
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Muromachi · Temples · National Treasures
Choko-ji
Kato, Hyogo
Choko-ji is a temple in Kato, Hyogo. Its Main Hall is a designated National Treasure (Mid-Muromachi period).
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Negoro-ji
Iwade, Wakayama
Negoro-ji is a temple in Iwade, Wakayama. Its Tahoto Pagoda (Daito) is a designated National Treasure (Late Muromachi period).
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Kojo-ji
Onomichi, Hiroshima
Kojo-ji is a temple in Onomichi, Hiroshima. Its Three-Story Pagoda is a designated National Treasure (Mid-Muromachi period, 1432).
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Fudo-in
Hiroshima, Hiroshima
Fudo-in is a temple in Hiroshima, Hiroshima. Its Kondo (Main Hall) is a designated National Treasure (Late Muromachi period, 1540).
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Muromachi · Other buildings · National Treasures
Tamaudun
Naha, Okinawa
Tamaudun is a historic structure in Naha, Okinawa. 5 of its buildings, including the Tamaudun, Tomb Chamber (East Chamber) and Tamaudun, Tomb Chamber (Central Chamber), are designated National Treasures (Late Muromachi period, 1501).
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Daiho-ji
Aoki, Nagano
Daiho-ji is a temple in Aoki, Nagano. Its Three-Story Pagoda is a designated National Treasure (Early Muromachi period, 1333).
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