Gojū-no-tō (five-storied pagoda) — Attraction in Nikko

The pagoda was built in 1650 and donated by Tadakatsu Sakai, the first lord of Wakasa Obama, but was destroyed by fire once in 1815 due to thunder and lightning.The current pagoda was rebuilt in 1818 by Sakai Tadashin, the 10th lord of Wakasa Obama.The tower is 36 meters high, with a vaulted interior and a central pillar suspended in the center of the tower to maintain stability.The lowest part of the pillar floats 10 cm in a hole in the foundation stone to absorb shaking during earthquakes and prevent the tower from collapsing.This system is also used in the Tokyo Sky Tree because of its superior earthquake resistance.The lowest part floats about 10 cm in a hole in the foundation stone.The exterior is also decorated with delicate carvings, and the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac are...

The pagoda is an architectural masterpiece, with its tall and elegant structure reaching towards the sky. The pagoda is made of wood and has been well-preserved over the years, despite its age. The intricate carvings and paintings on the exterior walls were intricate and detailed, showcasing the craftsmanship of...

Don’t pay the 300 yen. Beautiful pagoda historic incredible craftsmanship etc. the whole site is so worth a trip. Anyway, for 300 yen you get to see inside of the pagoda kind of. They open one of the lower doors ( from the backside ) and you can see about two or three feet of the...