The octagonal, nine-story pagoda of the great…

1077 CE

The octagonal, nine-story pagoda of the great Hossho-ji sanctuary, located on an island on axis with the “kondo,” and endowed by Emperor Shirakawa in fulfillment of a sacred vows, is constructed in 1077 at Heian (now Kyoto).

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Kyoto Kyoto Japan View →

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Buddhism View → Japanese people View → Japan, Heian Period View →

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Eastern Architecture: 964 to 1108 View →

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