A Guide to Kyoto’s Wooden and Traditional Architecture It is not uncommon to see windows with vertical wooden laths across the opening. These are called renjimado (連子窓) in Japanese, and they are most commonly found in religious architecture., but also
Daitoku-ji (大徳寺)~Kyoto Traditional Architecture guide~
A Guide to Kyoto’s Wooden and Traditional Architecture Daitoku-ji (大徳寺) is a large temple complex in Kyoto, where there are numerous sub temples within. It is also home of a number of highly regarded zen gardens and teahouses in all
The shape of the roof of the temple~Kyoto Traditional Architecture guide~
A Guide to Kyoto’s Wooden and Traditional Architecture For more than a thousand years, wood has been the primary building material in Japan. In many parts of the building, the structural framework is often exposed, becoming one of the distinctive
Yasaka Pagoda (八坂の塔)~Kyoto Traditional Architecture guide~
A Guide to Kyoto’s Wooden and Traditional Architecture – Yasaka Pagoda (八坂の塔) Deep in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto, where the famous Gion District and Yasaka Shrine are located, stands the five-storied Pagoda of Hokan-ji (法観寺), affectionately nicknamed Yasaka Pagoda
Katsura Imperial Palace (桂離宮)~Kyoto Traditional Architecture guide~
A Guide to Kyoto’s Wooden and Traditional Architecture – Katsura Imperial Palace (桂離宮) There have been few buildings that captured the imagination of both Japanese and international architects, to the degree which it did as the Katsura Imperial Palace (桂離宮),
Twin Tea Houses of Kodai-ji~Kyoto Traditional Architecture guide~
A Guide to Kyoto’s Wooden and Traditional Architecture – Twin Tea Houses of Kodai-ji It is not uncommon to relocate an entire teahouse to a new location. They would be dismantled and reassemble in their new home. Kodai-ji’s (高台寺) twin
Tokonoma~Kyoto Traditional Architecture guide~
A Guide to Kyoto’s Wooden and Traditional Architecture Tokonoma (床の間) is the Japanese alcove that can be found in Japanese style buildings, including traditional residences and teahouses. It is a recessed space found commonly in the guest reception area of
The Japanese Teahouse~Kyoto Traditional Architecture guide~
The Japanese Teahouse, or chashitsu (茶室), is a rather distinctive Japanese building style. There are many wooden architectural elements and details that are unique to Chashitsu. The architectural style of the Japanese Tea House is oft referred to as sukiya
the roof of the gate of Nanzenji in Kyoto~Kyoto Traditional Architecture guide~
This is the roof of the gate just before entering the temple called Nanzenji in Kyoto. The grain of wood is very clear. This material is probably zelkova. The strength and structural function of nature is really beautiful. Even
the oldest wooden building in the world~Kyoto Traditional Architecture guide~
Nara Prefecture, next to Kyoto, has the oldest wooden building in the world. It was built about 1300 years ago. This photo is the part called the Udegi. This technology was already used 1300 years ago, and we still use