The Sorinto and Sanbutsudo, Rinnoji Temple, Nikko

The Sorinto and Sanbutsudo, Rinnoji Temple, Nikko

Sorinto is a bronze tower built by Tenkai Daisojo (the highest ranking priest) in the Toshogu inner shrine in 1643. It was later moved to the area of Futarasan Shinto Shrine and then to its present-day location in 1875 after the official separation of Buddhism and Shintoism. The Sanbutsudo of Rinnoji Temple was also removed from Futarasan Shinto Shrine and rebuilt in 1881 at the site shown here.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number71‐15‐0]

The Sorinto, Rinnoji Temple, Nikko

The Sorinto, Rinnoji Temple, Nikko

The Sorin tower of Rinnoji Temple in Nikko was located at Futarasan Shrine together with the Sanbutsudo, but it was moved in 1875, and the Sanbutsudo in 1881, to Rinnoji in accordance with the Buddhism and Shintoism separation order. The Sorin tower is a memorial tower with many scriptures stored in it, construction initiated by Shogun Iemitsu. This is a picture taken from the side of Gohotendo. To the left is a scaffold, and in front lumber is piled up, showing that restoration is taking place.==Date:unknown, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number14‐11‐0]

The Sorinto and Sanbutsudo, Rinnoji Temple, Nikko

The Sorinto and Sanbutsudo, Rinnoji Temple, Nikko

The Sorin tower of Rinnoji Temple in Nikko used to stand with the Sanbutsudo in Futarasan Shrine, but due to the order for separation of Buddhism and Shintoism, the Sorin tower was moved in 1875, and the Sanbutsudo in 1881, to Rinnoji Temple. The Sorin tower is a memorial tower built by order of Shogun Iemitsu where many scriptures were stored. The Sanbutsudo is seen in the back of the Sorin tower. The two lanterns in front of the Sorin tower were donated by the thread tally union (itowappu nakama).==Date:After 14th year of Meiji, Place:Nikko, Photo:Ogawa Kazumasa, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number9‐14‐0]

The Sorinto, Rinnoji Temple, Nikko

The Sorinto, Rinnoji Temple, Nikko

The Sorin tower at Rinnoji Temple in Nikko was built with the Sanbutsudo at Nikosan Shinto Shrine, but in accordance with the Buddhism and Shintoism Separation Order, the Sorin tower was removed in 1875 and the Sanbutsudo was moved to Rinnoji in of 1881. The Sorin tower is a monument erected to play for the repose of souls, housing many scriptures and built upon orders from Shogun Iemitsu. The roof of the Sanbutsudo is seen at the right of the photo.==Date:After 14th year of Meiji, Place:Nikko, Photo:Kusakabe Kinbei, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number1‐31‐0]

The Sorinto, Rinnoji Temple, Nikko

The Sorinto, Rinnoji Temple, Nikko

The Sorinto, Rinnoji Temple, Nikko==Date:Early Meiji, Place:Nikko, Photo:unknown, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images)