Yōgen-ji, Buddhist temple in Ota, Japan
The temple complex features multiple buildings including a Main Hall, Gomado Hall, inner gate, and Bell Hall on carefully maintained grounds.
Founded in 1648 by Yododono, wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, to honor her father Azai Nagamasa, the temple underwent reconstruction in 1621 after fire damage.
The temple contains panel paintings by Tawaraya Sotatsu depicting mythical creatures and Kano Sanraku's works showing guardian lions against gold-leaf backgrounds.
The temple buildings, including the Main Hall, Gomado Hall, inner gate, and Bell Hall, received designation as Important Cultural Properties in 2016.
The temple corridor features an uguisu-bari floor, designed by sculptor Jingoro Hidari, which produces sounds similar to bird warbling when walked upon.
Location: Ota
Inception: 1648
Address: 東京都大田区池上1-31-1
GPS coordinates: 35.57603,139.70800
Latest update: March 15, 2025 13:04
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