Kodo, To-ji

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by James Blake Wiener
published on 25 May 2017

Kodo, To-ji — The Kodo or Lecture Hall of the To-ji temple complex near Heiankyo (Kyoto), Japan. The original building was constructed in 835 CE but the present version, copying the original, dates to 1491 CE. Listed as an Important Cultural Asset of Japan.

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James Blake Wiener

James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

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Wiener, J. B. (2017, May 25). Kodo, To-ji. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6719/kodo-to-ji/

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