Stone Pillars at the Start of the Approach
The Rengebuji Temple Omon Gate (蓮華峰寺大門) is a gateway of stone pillars of 1928 in the precinct of Rengebuji Temple in Kobie, Sado City, Niigata Prefecture, and was registered as a Registered Tangible Cultural Property (structure) on August 21, 2002 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
The Agency records a stone structure 3.7 metres high; registration number 15-0120.
A Pair of Pillars at the Entrance
The Rengebuji Temple Omon Gate is a pair of pillars of stacked cut stone, about 3.7 metres high, standing east and west of the path (Agency for Cultural Affairs). It marks the start of the approach from the north.
The west pillar is inscribed with the date August 1, 1928 and the name of Aoyagi Sadahide as the builder (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Why It Was Registered
The Rengebuji Temple Omon Gate was registered for its contribution to the historic landscape. The Agency notes that it is a familiar landmark showing the way into the temple.
What to Look For
The gate has no doors or roof, only the two stone pillars. Up close, look at how the cut stones are stacked and find the inscription on the west pillar. Pass between the pillars of the Rengebuji Temple Omon Gate and the northern approach to the precinct begins.
Visiting
The Rengebuji Temple Omon Gate stands at the northern entrance to the approach in the Rengebuji precinct, and its exterior can be seen within the grounds. No official information on interior access was found. Directions to the temple are given on the Rengebuji Temple page.
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Q&A
- When was the Rengebuji Temple Omon Gate built?
- In 1928; the date and the builder's name are carved on the west pillar (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- What kind of gate is the Rengebuji Temple Omon Gate?
- A pair of cut-stone pillars about 3.7 metres high, east and west of the path.
- Where is the Omon Gate?
- At the start of the approach from the north (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
- What should I look for at the Rengebuji Temple Omon Gate?
- The coursing of the cut stone and the inscription on the west pillar.
- When was the Rengebuji Temple Omon Gate registered?
- On August 21, 2002 (Agency for Cultural Affairs).
Basic Information
| Name | Rengebuji Temple Omon Gate (蓮華峰寺大門) |
|---|---|
| Location | Kobie, Sado City, Niigata Prefecture |
| Designation | Registered Tangible Cultural Property (Structure) |
| Year Designated | Registered 2002/08/21 (Heisei 14) |
| Quantity | 1 structure (pair of pillars) |
| Dimensions | Stone, 3.7 metres high |
| Owner | Rengebuji Temple (religious corporation) |
| Public Access | Exterior visible within the precinct |
References
- Rengebuji Temple Omon Gate (Database of National Cultural Properties, Agency for Cultural Affairs)
- https://kunishitei.bunka.go.jp/heritage/detail/101/00002902
Last verified: 2026.10.14
