Artworks of Stone that Transcend Time

The Gorinto pagodas in the Gakuanji temple precinct in Gakudenbu Kitamachi are stone artworks built in the late Kamakura period. Designated as important cultural properties of the country, these nine Gorinto pagodas are filled with unchanging beauty over the years.

Nine Pagodas Tell the Story of History

The appearance of nine pagodas lined up in a straight line from the entrance seems like a past scenery peeking through a gap in time. Eight of them are designated as important cultural properties of the country from the right end, and the largest pagoda on the left is said to be of Shinno-sho.

Each pagoda boasts a meticulous sculptural beauty with attention to detail, conveying the artisanal skills of the time of construction to the present. While looking at the pattern engraved on the moss-covered pagoda body, why not imagine the elegance that evokes the era of the Kamakura warriors?

Tasting the Eternal Appearance in Silence

The Gorinto pagodas standing in the quiet residential area of Gakudenbu Kitamachi are enveloped in a mysterious atmosphere as if time had stopped. If you listen closely, you can hear the chirping of birds from afar, as if conveying the old hometown of this place.

Forget the hustle and bustle of the day and let your thoughts wander to the appearance of the pagodas. The excitement of standing in the same place where the Kamakura warriors once prayed and offered their hands will surely be a fresh experience different from everyday life.