
FROM: Chamberlain, Basil Hall. Handbook
for Travellers in Japan. 6th ed. London: John Murray, 1901. [map
faces page 43]
BUDDHIST TEMPLE OF IKEGAMI
- 1.The
Sammon, or two-storied Gate, at the entrance to the temple enclosure.
- The
Ema-do, or Ex-voto Hall, also called Gaku-do.
- The
Shoro, or Belfry.
- The
Hondo, or Main Templae.
- The
Soshi-do, or Founder’s Hall, dedicated to Nichiren, the founder of
the sect to which this temple belongs.
- The
Taho-to, or Pagoda-shaped Reliquary, containing portaions of
Nichiren’s body, hence also called Kotsu-do, or Hall of the Bones.
- The
Rinzo, or Revolving Library, holding a complete copy of the Buddhist
canon.
- The
Hojo, also called Shoin or Zashiki, the Priests’
Apartments.
- The
Kyaku-den, or Reception Rooms.
- The
Hozo, or Treasure-house.
- The
Dai-dokoro, or Kitchen.
- The
Chozu-bachi, or Cistern for washing the hands before warship.
- The
Drum-tower (Koro).
- The
Pagoda (Go-ju no to).
- Stone
Lanterns (Ishi-doro), presented as offerings.