Value Village ／ Nara ／ Art & Crafts

Shorinji（聖林寺）

しょうりんじ Shorinji

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Nearly discarded when Shinto and Buddhism were forcibly separated, and rescued by Fenollosa - a summit of Nara dry-lacquer sculpture.

Type	Treasure hall
Genre	Sculpture / Antique art / Buddhist art
City / town	Sakurai
Area in the prefecture	Chuwa

FAQ

Where is Shorinji?: It is in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, Japan. It is a treasure hall.
What can I see at Shorinji?: Nearly discarded when Shinto and Buddhism were forcibly separated, and rescued by Fenollosa - a summit of Nara dry-lacquer sculpture. The focus is sculpture, Buddhist and ancient art.
When was Shorinji established?: It dates from 712.