Kofuku-ji
Another Name for this Temple Aka-dera Comes from Red Sanmon (gate)
Kofuku-ji is located on Teramachi Dori (street) where other imposing temples are located, but the large vivid red gate stands out among them. Because the gate is painted bright red, the temple is known as Aka-dera (red temple) and is loved by Chinese residents as well as local Japanese people.
Chinese-style Hall Daiyu Hoden
Daiyu Hoden is the main hall of the temple. The materials to build the hall were brought from China, and it was constructed by Chinese craftsmen. On the posts and beams, humans, animals and flowers are elaborately curved. The temple is a masterpiece of southern Chinese architecture. It is designated as an Important Cultural Property.
(Source: Wikipedia)
Another Name for this Temple Aka-dera Comes from Red Sanmon (gate)
Kofuku-ji is located on Teramachi Dori (street) where other imposing temples are located, but the large vivid red gate stands out among them. Because the gate is painted bright red, the temple is known as Aka-dera (red temple) and is loved by Chinese residents as well as local Japanese people.
Chinese-style Hall Daiyu Hoden
Daiyu Hoden is the main hall of the temple. The materials to build the hall were brought from China, and it was constructed by Chinese craftsmen. On the posts and beams, humans, animals and flowers are elaborately curved. The temple is a masterpiece of southern Chinese architecture. It is designated as an Important Cultural Property.
(Source: Wikipedia)
