Tachibana Shrine, Buddhist shrine in Nara Prefecture, Japan
The Tachibana Shrine rises 263 centimeters tall and contains bronze sculptures of Amida Nyorai, Kannon, and Seishi within its wooden structure.
The shrine, first documented in a temple inventory from 747, marks the transition between the Asuka and Nara periods around the year 710.
The interior features a bronze plaque depicting a lotus pond, with three stalks supporting a gilt bronze triad representing Buddhist deities.
The shrine remains under the ownership of Horyu-ji temple complex and received National Treasure status designation on March 31, 1953.
The front doors display Nio and Shitenno guardians painted with gold paste on lacquer ground, with one original door preserved in the Fujita Collection.
Location: Nara Prefecture
GPS coordinates: 34.61506,135.73531
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:05
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