The sign of antiquity wraps the skin softly. There is nothing like a sense of intimidation there despite there is powerful. If anything, it will bring calm to your heart. Tō-kondō (East Golden Hall) of Kōfuku-ji Temple and Five-story pagoda　in Nara prefecture standing majestically behind it have such the atmosphere. ↑Kōfuku-ji Temple_Tō-kondō & Five-story pagoda But this is our sense of living the present day. It was the clan temple of “Fujiwara clan” that is said the largest clan in Japanese history at the time of establishment. It can be imagined that it was probably overwhelming because it was a powerful force from ancient times to the Middle Ages. The … Read More

The roof tiles have continued to look up at the sky of Japan even though it is clear day, rainy day, fierce day, and snow day. The roof tiles of Gango-ji Temple in Nara are regarded as the oldest Japanese roof tiles in existence. The origin of Ganko-ji Temple is Hoko-ji Temple in Asuka region that was the first Japanese orthodox temple. Hoko-ji Temple was moved into current place of Nara in 718. A part of the roof tiles of the main hall is regarded that it was carried at that time. Such the valuable Ganko-ji Temple are designated as World Heritage Site, and also main hall and Zen room … Read More