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Chikubushima Hogonji（竹生島 宝厳寺）

ちくぶしまほうごんじ Hogonji, Chikubushima

Chikubushima Hogonji（竹生島 宝厳寺）

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A Momoyama gate and hall clamped to the slope of an island, extended and relocated until the architecture grips the hillside.

TypeArchitecture
GenreArchitecture / Lacquer art
City / townNagahama
Area in the prefectureKohoku

FAQ

Where is Hogonji, Chikubushima?
It is in Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, Japan. It is an architecture.
What can I see at Hogonji, Chikubushima?
A Momoyama gate and hall clamped to the slope of an island, extended and relocated until the architecture grips the hillside. The focus is architecture, lacquerware.
When was Hogonji, Chikubushima established?
It dates from 724.

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