Chōkei-ji, Buddhist temple in Toyama, Japan
Chōkei-ji is a temple complex in Toyama featuring multiple halls with Momoyama and early Edo architectural styles. The complex includes elaborate entrance gates, meditation spaces, and several structures designated as National Treasures since 1997.
The temple was founded in 1613 by Maeda Toshinaga, the second daimyo of Kaga Domain, and was originally called Hōen-ji. It received its current name after Toshinaga's death.
The temple layout reflects traditional Zen principles with design elements inspired by Jingshanshou Temple in Hangzhou. Visitors can observe these Chinese influences in how the buildings and courtyards are arranged throughout the complex.
The site is accessible on foot with various buildings and halls to explore at a relaxed pace. Visitors can move freely through the grounds to observe the preserved structures and architectural details.
The temple houses artworks by notable Japanese masters including paintings of Daruma and Kannon by Sesshū and Kanō Tan'yū. These valuable pieces reflect the site's artistic importance across centuries.
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