Photos of Daian-ji

Daian-ji by jpellgen (@1179_jp)

These structures are located behind the hondo (main hall). I have yet to specifically identify them. Originally one of the &quot;Four Great Temples of Asuka,&quot; the ancient capitol of Japan, Daian-ji was moved to its current location in 718 following the court's move to Heijo-kyo. It is one of the Nanto Shichi Daiji (The Seven Great Temples of Nara) and the last stop on the Yamato Jusan Butsu pilgrimage. It was a huge temple complex in its Asuka days, taking up almost five city blocks. According to John Martin's <i>Nara: A Cultural Guide</i>, Daian-ji fell into disrepair after the capitol moved to Kyoto--it suffered severe damage from fire in the 1200's and from an earthquake in 1449. Today, only a few structures remain on a small temple grounds.
Daian-ji (大安寺) is an ancient Buddhist temple in Nara, Japan. It is traditionally one of the Nanto Shichi Daiji, lit. the seven great temples of Nara. The forerunner of this temple was originally built in Asuka area, moving to its current location in ... Read further
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