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Amidadō Hall
The principal image of worship in this hall is a trio of statues depicting Amida Buddha flanked by two attendants who symbolize wisdom and compassion. There is also a hanging scroll with an image of Hōnen (1133–1212), the founder of Pure Land Buddhist practice in Japan. He taught followers that they could reach the Pure Land simply by reciting a prayer called the nenbutsu.
This building was originally located at Kuzukaji Temple in Mie Prefecture. Like Shitennōji Temple, Kuzukaji was said to have been founded by Prince Shōtoku (574–622). This hall burned down but was rebuilt in 1674. The building was moved to Shitennōji’s grounds in 1953 and named Nōkotsudō Hall, then renamed Amidadō Hall in 1988. Though never restored to its former glory, the unusually detailed interior décor was later treated to protect it from further deterioration, and the hall was designated a Registered Tangible Cultural Property in 2022.
There is an unusual decoration on the outside of the building that was popular when the hall was first constructed. Behind the name plaque, there is a carving of a cow-like creature with a human face. This is an auspicious beast from China called a bái zé (Japanese: hakutaku). It was said to be very intelligent and could ward off bad dreams and other misfortunes.
This building was originally located at Kuzukaji Temple in Mie Prefecture. Like Shitennōji Temple, Kuzukaji was said to have been founded by Prince Shōtoku (574–622). This hall burned down but was rebuilt in 1674. The building was moved to Shitennōji’s grounds in 1953 and named Nōkotsudō Hall, then renamed Amidadō Hall in 1988. Though never restored to its former glory, the unusually detailed interior décor was later treated to protect it from further deterioration, and the hall was designated a Registered Tangible Cultural Property in 2022.
There is an unusual decoration on the outside of the building that was popular when the hall was first constructed. Behind the name plaque, there is a carving of a cow-like creature with a human face. This is an auspicious beast from China called a bái zé (Japanese: hakutaku). It was said to be very intelligent and could ward off bad dreams and other misfortunes.
