Chion-in Temple - Japan

Chion-in Temple

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Chion-in Temple - Japan

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     The Chion-in Temple was built by a Buddhist priest Honen in 1234 CE. This massive temple that is situated in Kyoto, Japan, once had 21 buildings. But now the number is shortened because of fire and earthquakes and the current oldest building is of 17th century. There are many interesting sights in Chion-in Temple including the entrance gate that the largest in Japan, that is two storeys high called the San-mon gate. This temple also has world's largest bell that needs 17 monks to ring it. Another interesting feature is the singing floor called the Uguisu-bari. The floor is made up of wooden planks. Designed to creak on every step, this floor is said to keep the monks alert.

Chion-in Temple

Chion-in Temple
Chion-in Temple [wiki] was built in 1234 CE to honor the founder of Jodo (Pure Land) Buddhism, a priest named Honen, who fasted to death in the very spot. At one point in time, the complex had 21 buildings but due to earthquakes and fire, the oldest surviving building is from the 17th century.

Visitors to the Chion-in Temple must first pass through the largest gate in Japan: the two-story San-mon Gate. The temple bell is also a record setter: it weighs 74 tons and needs 17 monks to ring it during the New Year celebrations.

Another interesting feature of the Chion-in Temple is the "singing" floor of the Assembly Hall. Called a uguisu-bari or nightingale floor, the wooden planks were designed to creak at every footstep to alert the monks of intruders!


Chion-in Temple's Main Gate. Image: tgamblin [Flickr]


A building in the Chion-in Temple complex in winter time. Image: psychofish [Flickr]


Details of the Chion-in Temple roof. Notice a feudal family's crest stamped on the roof tiles, as a symbol of their patronage. Image: kuribo [Flickr]


Chion-in's Temple Bell. Image: Richard Seaman


The Nightingale Floor construction. Image: rygriffin333 [Flickr]