Five-Storied Pagoda 海龍王寺五重小塔
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Five-Storied Pagoda
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Dating to the Tenpyo period (710–794), this pagoda is believed to be the smallest and oldest indoor five-story pagoda in Japan. It is the sole survivor of a pair that stood in the Eastern Golden Hall and Western Golden Hall, respectively. At 4 meters in height and far shorter than the 10 or more meters of most outdoor five-story pagodas, its size is likely due to the temple’s limited space. As it was meant to be viewed up close, the pagoda showcases exquisite craftsmanship in the detailed carvings of its roofs and eaves. As with all pagodas in Japan, it is regarded as a memorial to the Buddha.
出典: 地域観光資源の多言語解説文データベース（観光庁） — www.mlit.go.jp/tagengo-db. この英語解説文は観光庁の地域観光資源の多言語解説整備支援事業で作成しました。
Source: Japan Tourism Agency, Multilingual Explanation Database. This English text was produced by the Japan Tourism Agency's multilingual explanation project and is shown unedited. Opening hours and services may have changed since it was written.
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