Kyoto - Tofuku-ji Temple

The Tofukuji Temple of the Rinzai sect was founded in 1236. The 13th C gate (Sammon) has sculpture attributed to Jocho (d. 1057), and the ceiling paintings are believed to be by Mincho (1352-1431) and his pupil Kandensu. In the extensive gardens are the Founder's Hall (with a portrait of the founder) and the Main Hall (burned down in 1882, rebuilt 1932). Among the temple's treasures is a picture scroll (39ft/ 11.9m by 26ft/ 7.9m) by Mincho depicting Buddha's entrance into Nirvana (shown only on March 15).