Toshodai-ji Shoro (Bell Tower) — Local services in Nara

Toshodai-ji’s Shōrō, or Bell Tower, is an elegant and historically significant structure located within the serene grounds of the temple in Nara, Japan. Unlike many bell towers built in later periods, Toshodai-ji’s Shōrō features a distinctive hakamagoshi-style design, where the bell is housed in an enclosed, skirt-shaped base. This unique architectural style is rare and reflects early Japanese temple construction influenced by Tang Dynasty China. The bell housed within is traditionally used to signal time for rituals and meditation, resonating deeply through the temple grounds. Surrounded by moss-covered stones and ancient trees, the Shōrō embodies the quiet dignity and spiritual atmosphere of Toshodai-ji. It remains an important cultural asset and a favorite subject for artists and...

The Bell Tower is on the right side of the lecture hall and shrine hall. Bell call is made to wake up the monks for their service early on the morning at the shrine hall and then proceed for lecture at the lecture...

中国の都にならって造営、京都と同様に北側中央に天皇が居住する内裏が設けられ、内裏から南に向かって都を見渡した天皇の視点を基準に、朱雀大路より左手は左京、右手は右京となっております

すると唐招提寺は右京になるはず

鐘楼には左京と書いてあ...