明善寺：鐘楼門
明善寺の正門である鐘楼門。1801年に建てられたこの門は、二層構造で茅葺きの高い屋根が特徴的である。同様に茅葺屋根を特徴とするこの寺の現在の本堂は、この門の完成から26年後に建設された。
鐘楼門の元の梵鐘は、第二次世界大戦中に軍用として徴用された。戦後、新たに鋳造された梵鐘が門に吊るされ、毎朝6時に鳴らされるほか、式典や大晦日などにも鳴らされている。
Title Myozenji Temple: Shoromon Gate
- Gifu
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- Historic Sites/Castle Ruins Shrines/Temples/Churches Public Works & Institutions (Museums, etc.)
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- 2021
- Associated Tourism Board：
- Shirakawa Village
- Associated Address：
- 679, Ogimachi, Shirakawa-mura Ono-gun , Gifu
English
Myozenji Temple: Shoromon Gate
The Shoromon is the main gate of Myozenji Temple. Built in 1801, it is noted for its distinctive two-storied structure and high thatched roof. This design served as inspiration for the temple’s current main hall, which also features a thatched roof and was constructed 26 years after the gate.
The Shoromon’s original temple bell was requisitioned for military use during World War II. Its replacement, cast anew after the war ended, hangs in the gate and is rung every morning at 6:00 a.m. It is also rung for ceremonies and on occasions such as New Year’s Eve.
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