Five-storied Pagoda, Nikkō Tōshō-gū
Five-storied Pagoda, Nikkō Tōshō-gū, Buddhist pagoda at Tōshō-gū shrine complex, Nikko, Japan
The Five-storied Pagoda stands 34.4 meters tall at the entrance of the Tōshōgū Shrine, featuring detailed wooden carvings across its five tiers.
Built in 1650 through a donation from Tadakatsu Sakai, the governor of Obama city, the current structure was reconstructed in 1818 following a fire.
The pagoda represents the five elements of Buddhist philosophy through its tiers: earth, water, fire, wind, and sky, serving as a symbol of spiritual ascent.
The structure incorporates an innovative anti-earthquake system with a central pillar suspended from the fourth floor, positioned 10 centimeters above ground level.
Despite its appearance suggesting multiple interior levels, the pagoda contains no actual floors inside its wooden framework.
Location: Nikko
Inception: 1650
Height: 34.464 m
Part of: Nikkō Tōshō-gū
GPS coordinates: 36.75650,139.59917
Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:56
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