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A temple in Uonuma founded in 1534, its hall filled with the carvings of Untetsu Ishikawa.
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An old Soto Zen temple in Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture, founded in 1534. You can see many sculptures and paintings by the master craftsman Ishikawa Unchō, called the Michelangelo of Japan. The front porch of the Kaizan-do, built by the 23rd head priest Ban'oku Dairyu, bears Unchō's carvings, and the sliding-door painting in the main hall, Peacock at Play, was also painted by Unchō.
Source niigata-kankou.or.jp ↗Verification notes
- Viewing may be suspended or hours changed because of events. Please check the official website beforehand. - Photography is normally prohibited inside the temple, but it may be allowed for limited periods. Check the Saifukuji official website for the permitted periods. When taking photos, please observe good manners and take care not to disturb other worshippers. - The hall is not heated in winter. Please wear warm clothing. Socks, a hat and gloves are also recommended. - Prefectural Tangible Cultural Property - Type: sculpture - Designated name: Carvings by Uncho in the Kaizan-do, with two sliding-door paintings and transom panels by Uncho - Date of designation: March 29, 1973 (Showa 48) - Owner/administrator: Saifukuji - Period: Late Edo
Source niigata-kankou.or.jp ↗Official website
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Source saifukuji-k.com ↗Before you go
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