Title Jojodan no Ma, Imperial Presence Chamber

  • Miyagi
Topic(s):
Historic Sites/Castle Ruins Shrines/Temples/Churches Public Works & Institutions (Museums, etc.)
Medium/Media of Use:
Interpretive Sign
Text Length:
≤250 Words
FY Prepared:
2018
Associated Tourism Board:
ZUIGANJI

瑞巌寺のこの部屋は天皇と皇族のために設けられた。部屋の床は天皇の高い地位を称えて本堂のどの部屋よりも高くなっている。この部屋は、1609年に建造されて以来、明治天皇が1876年に寺院で一泊するまで使われることがなかった。手織りの畳は、最高級の出来栄えで、建物の他のどれよりも厚くて柔らかい。棚に描かれた赤と白の椿は、長寿と繁栄を象徴している。

This room at Zuiganji is reserved for the emperor and members of the Imperial family. The room’s floor is higher than any other room in the main hall in recognition of the emperor’s superior status. This room was unused from the time of its construction in 1609 until Emperor Meiji spent a night at the temple in 1876. The hand-woven tatami mats are of the highest quality workmanship and are thicker and softer than any others in the building. The red and white camellias painted on the shelves represent long life and enduring prosperity.

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