FROM:  Chamberlain, Basil Hall.  Handbook for Travellers in Japan. 6th ed.  London:  John Murray, 1901. [map faces page 43]

BUDDHIST TEMPLE OF IKEGAMI

 

  1. 1.The Sammon, or two-storied Gate, at the entrance to the temple enclosure.
  2. The Ema-do, or Ex-voto Hall, also called Gaku-do.
  3. The Shoro, or Belfry.
  4. The Hondo, or Main Templae.
  5. The Soshi-do, or Founder’s Hall, dedicated to Nichiren, the founder of the sect to which this temple belongs.
  6. The Taho-to, or Pagoda-shaped Reliquary, containing portaions of Nichiren’s body, hence also called Kotsu-do, or Hall of the Bones.
  7. The Rinzo, or Revolving Library, holding a complete copy of the Buddhist canon.
  8. The Hojo, also called Shoin or Zashiki, the Priests’ Apartments.
  9. The Kyaku-den, or Reception Rooms.
  10. The Hozo, or Treasure-house.
  11. The Dai-dokoro, or Kitchen.
  12. The Chozu-bachi, or Cistern for washing the hands before warship.
  13. The Drum-tower (Koro).
  14. The Pagoda (Go-ju no to).
  15. Stone Lanterns (Ishi-doro), presented as offerings.