Japan:Ishiyamadera Temple 4.01 [免費版]

Ishiyamadera Temple is a Shingon temple in ?tsu in Japan's Shiga Prefecture. This temple is the thirteenth of the Kansai Kannon Pilgrimage. It was constructed around 762 CE, and is said to have been founded by R?ben. The temple contains a number of cultural assets. According to literature available at the temple complex, the guardian carvings at Sanmon/Todaimon are by Tankei and Unkei. Allegedly, Murasaki Shikibu began writing The Tale of Genji at Ishiyama-dera during a full moon night in August 1004. In commemoration, the temple maintains a Genji room featuring a life-size figure of Lady Murasaki and displays a statue in her honor.

• 09/27/2022: Japan:Ishiyamadera Temple 4.01
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