Important Cultural Property

"Azekura" Storehouse at Tōji Temple
東寺校倉
Historical Materials · Meiji and later, 1872TNM
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Kōryūji is the oldest Buddhist temple in Kyoto. It was built to enshrine Buddhist sculptures provided by Prince Shōtoku (574–622), an early supporter of Buddhism. The main hall was built in 1730 and enshrines a statue of the prince.
— Museum description: Tokyo National Museum (CC BY 4.0), via ColBase / Japan Search.























