Completed restoration work of the national treasure `` Mikagedo '' in Chion-in, Kyoto
A large-scale restoration project in Chionin's national treasure "Mikage-do" in Kyoto has been completed for the first time in about 100 years.
At the national treasure "Mikagedo" in Chion-in, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, a large-scale restoration work for the first time in about 100 years, which has been carried out for more than 9 years, has been completed, and a public tour will be held on 29th. Was.
In the restoration work, most of the roof tiles used since the Edo period were replaced, and pillars were replaced to reinforce earthquake resistance.
Inside the Mikage-do, there is the palace where the founder of the Jodo sect and the Honen superiors are enshrined, as well as ornaments called “douban” suspended from the ceiling. It regained its brilliance at the time of its foundation.
Mr. Takehiro Igita, Chief of Chion-in, said, "It's been 888 since the birth of the Olympics and the birth of the Honorable Man.
The event is scheduled to take place on April 13 and will be open to the public at the same time.