Chapter 8 The Art of Japan

Fushimi Inari Taisha is a Shinto shrine in Fushimi, Kyoto built in 711. A view of sakura-mon or ro-mon (the main gate) through a large torii.

Fushimi Inari Taisha is a Shinto shrine in Fushimi, Kyoto built in 711.

Giant Shinto Gate (Torii) Kyoto, Japan

Horyuji Kondo (Golden Hall) Nara, Japan, Early Nara Period, ca. 680

Tori Busshi Shaka Triad Horyuji Kondo Nara, Japan Asuka Period, 623 Bronze 5’ 9 ½” High

Taizokai (Womb World) Of Royal Mandara Toji, Kyoto, Japan Early Heian Period Second Half of the 9 th Century Hanging Scroll, Color on Silk 6’ x 5’ 5/8”

Toji Temple in Kyoto, Japan

Toji Temple's Five-Storied Pagoda Best seen large View musicmuse_ca's mapTaken in Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Prefecture (See more photos here)more photos here 35°0' 43" N, 135°45' 03" E This five-storied pagoda, or "goju-no-to", is the tallest in Japan, at 180 feet. Toji temple was established in 794, and this pagoda dates back to Toji temple established the Shingon sect of Buddhism in Japan. The five stories represent the five elements (chi-fu-sui-ka-ten): earth, wind, water, fire and heaven. Toji Temple's Five-Storied Pagoda Best seen large View musicmuse_ca's mapTaken in Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Prefecture (See more photos here)more photos here 35°0' 43" N, 135°45' 03" E This five-storied pagoda, or "goju-no-to", is the tallest in Japan, at 180 feet. Toji temple was established in 794, and this pagoda dates back to Toji temple established the Shingon sect of Buddhism in Japan. The five stories represent the five elements (chi-fu-sui-ka-ten): earth, wind, water, fire and heaven. This five-storied pagoda, or "goju-no-to", is the tallest in Japan, at 180 feet. Toji temple was established in 794, and this pagoda dates back to Toji temple established the Shingon sect of Buddhism in Japan.

Yakushi Nyorai, with Sunlight (Suryaprabha, Radiant Sun) and Moonlight (Candraprabha, Radiant Moon) Bodhisattvas. Yakushi Nyorai is supported by his 12 Yaksas; Generals in his army. Toji: Shingon Buddhist Temple, in Kyoto

Yaksas Generals

Scene from Minori Chapter, Tale of Gengi Late Heian Period, First half of 12 th Century Hand Scroll, Ink and Color on Paper 8 5/8” High

Detail of the Flying Storehouse, from The Legends of Mount Shigi Late Heian Period, Late 12 th Century Hand Scroll, Ink and Colors on Paper 1’ ½” High

Detail of the priest Shunjobo Chogen Todaiji, Nara, Japan Kamakura Period Early 12 th Century Painted Cypress Wood 2’ 8 3/8” High

Detail of The Burning of Sanjo Palace Kamakura Period 13 th Century Hand Scroll, Ink and Colors on Paper 1’ 4 ½” High

The Night Attack on the Sanjo Palace Kamakura Period, second half of the 13th century

Osaka Castle, Osaka Japan begun 1583

Osaka Castle, Osaka, Japan

Osaka Castle, Osaka Japan