Soto-shū’s grand head temple Soji-ji Temple, Main hall, Hengaku (plaque) ‘ Daiyu-Hōden’, ‘Chingo-Kokka’, restored and placed.
We repaired and placed Hengaku (plaques) ‘Daiyu-Hōden’ and ‘Chin-go Kokka’ in the Main hall of Soto-shū Head Temple Sōji-ji.
Hengaku (plaque) ‘Daiyu-Hōden’ on the exterior of the architecture: 14.5 Shaku x 5.0 Shaku. After cleaning the entire surface, the colour of the characters was restored to the original gold leaf finish.
Hengaku (plaque) inside the building: ‘Chin-go Kokka’ (Protection of the Nation) written by Royal Imperial Highness Prince Kunihiko of Kuni no Miya 11.5 Shaku x 6.0 Shaku After cleaning the entire surface, the colour of the characters was corrected to ultramarine blue and gold leaf was applied to the paulownia pattern.
Hengaku (plaque) being lifted by a craneHengaku (plaque) being installed in the Daiyu-HōdenHengaku (plaque) being installed in the Daiyu-HōdenHengaku (plaque) installed in the Daiyu-HōdenDaiyu-Hōden Hengaku（plaque）Hengaku (plaque) ‘Daiyūhōden’ (right) and Shumidan in the Main hall of Sōji-ji Temple, the grand head temple of the Soto-shū, are being repaired at the Suiundo Matsudo workshop.Installation of Hengaku (plaque) inside Daiyu-HōdenHengaku (plaque) inside the Main hall ‘Chin-go Kokka’ (Protection of the Nation) Carved and coloured by Royal Highness Prince Kunihiko of Kuni no MiyaSoto-shū Grand Head Temple Soji-ji Temple, Main hall
