Living Quarters (Okushoin) 勝興寺/奥書院

Official explanation

The private living quarters of the abbot and his family are connected to the Temple Office, and the two buildings were built at the same time, in the mid-eighteenth century. The design of the Living Quarters reflects the status of the abbot: the floors are raised higher than those of the adjoining Temple Office, and the wall panels and sliding doors are decorated with gold leaf. The woodwork around the room has gilded, ornamental nailhead covers. The abbot’s quarters are closed to the public but can be viewed from the Temple Office. The Living Quarters are designated an Important Cultural Property.

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