Service for the inauguration conducted by Head Priest.
After the final daytime service of the Eitaikyo Ceremony, which had been held from 17th to 20th, we moved to the Buddha Room of the 'Seiwa Taya'.
Head Priest burnt insence
Responsible trustees of Shogyoji Temple, representatives of Shogyoji Temple and residents of the ‘Seiwa Taya’ burnt incense at the service.
Construction workers and architects joined the ceremony.
A lot of the followers of Shogyoji Temple gathered for the service. There were more followers who participated in the event from the dining room as the Buddha room was full.
Head Priest gave a talk.
Head Priest expressed his gratitude from the bottom of his heart, thanking
everyone for their efforts in the construction of the ‘Seiwa Taya’.
‘Seiwa Taya’.
The approach to the entrance.
The architect originally designed the approach in a straight line. Mr. Masami Oguchi, Master Landscaper, advised us that the traditional approach to Japanese houses should be a curved.
Kawara Niche（Entrance Hall, the ground floor）
Ancient roof tiles (kawara), were excavated at the site of the 'Seiwa Taya'. Head Priest suggested using replicas of these tiles being installed as a memory of ancient times in the entrance hall.
Lighting of the Entrance Hall.
The architect originally suggested a chandelier. Head Priest proposed nine sets of cube lighting on the ceiling.
Lighting of the Entrance Hall.
The architect originally suggested a chandelier. Head Priest proposed nine sets of cube lighting on the ceiling.
Hori Gotatsu ,a Japanese heating system used under the table.（Conversation Room, the ground floor）
The table was built for warm hearted conversation.
The Buddha Room on the first floor
The exterior of the ‘Seiwa Taya’.
The impressive roofs, which describe gentle curves, are covered with roof tiles (Kawara). Kawara were originally made from pottery, but these modern Kawara are made from stainless steel and given a coat of blue-green paint.