【JAPAN】Must Go Places Iwate（岩手） 18Jan2025
the golden Hall of chanji Temple stands majestically in hirumi IW prefecture built in 1124 this Buddhist temple represents the peak of culture in Japan’s hyan period the hall is completely covered in Gold Leaf both inside and out creating an otherworldly glow that has captivated visitors for centuries within its walls rest the mummified remains of four generations of the OSU fujiwara Clan Northern Japan’s most powerful family during Medieval Times the entire structure sits upon a foundation of white clay which has helped preserve it through nearly 900 years of harsh Winters intricate mother of pearl inlays decorate the interior depicting scenes of Paradise in stunning detail despite countless earthquakes and Wars the golden Hall remains perfectly preserved in its original state protected by an outer chamber built in 1962 this remarkable building a testimony to the heights of Japanese Buddhist architecture was designated as a UNESCO world heritage site in 2011 [Music]
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Augsburg.- Town Hall (Goldener Saal) (1) by © Pierre André CC BY-SA 4.0
