Five-Story Pagodas of National Treasures: 9 in Japan
Five-Story Pagodas of National Treasures: 9 in Japan
SO9 spotsThere are 9 outdoor five-story pagodas designated as National Treasures in Japan (excluding the five-story pagoda of Kōgen-ji Temple, which is an indoor National Treasure). The pagodas range from the Asuka period to the Edo period. We have compiled all 9 pagodas from north to south.
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The 'Hagurosan Five-Story Pagoda' in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture. It is one of the 9 five-story pagodas nationwide designated as National Treasures. It is the only National Treasure five-story pagoda in the Tohoku region, standing amidst cedar trees, and is said to have been rebuilt in the Muromachi period.
The 'Hōryū-ji Five-Story Pagoda' in Ikaruga Town, Nara Prefecture. It is one of the 9 five-story pagodas nationwide designated as National Treasures. It is the oldest existing wooden five-story pagoda, dating back to the late 7th to early 8th century, and is a World Cultural Heritage site.
The 'Daigo-ji Five-Story Pagoda' in Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City. It is one of the 9 five-story pagodas nationwide designated as National Treasures. Built in 951, it is the oldest wooden structure in Kyoto Prefecture. A World Cultural Heritage site.
The 'Tō-ji (Kyōōgokoku-ji) Five-Story Pagoda' in Minami Ward, Kyoto City. It is one of the 9 five-story pagodas nationwide designated as National Treasures. Standing at approximately 55m tall, it is the tallest existing wooden pagoda in Japan. A World Cultural Heritage site.
The 'Kaijūsen-ji Five-Story Pagoda' in Kizugawa City, Kyoto Prefecture. It is one of the 9 five-story pagodas nationwide designated as National Treasures. Built in 1214, it is a small pagoda approximately 17.7m tall.
The 'Myōō-in Five-Story Pagoda' in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture. It is one of the 9 five-story pagodas nationwide designated as National Treasures. Built in 1348, it is considered the oldest five-story pagoda in the Chugoku region.
The 'Ruri-kō-ji Five-Story Pagoda' in Yamaguchi City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is one of the 9 five-story pagodas nationwide designated as National Treasures. Built around 1442, it is known as a representative masterpiece of the Muromachi period.