Abstract

This paper is to clear the style of method of restoration of Hondou (main hall of temple) of Kumihama Honganji temple in 1910. The first,this paper clear the early method of restoration by Kameoka from 30's years of Meiji and compare the method of another engineer. And then,this paper clear the method of restoration of Kumihama Honganji temple.Kameoka's restoration in 30's years of Meiji is especial method because it includes reconstructive restoration of original style,complement of sacred enclosed area and so on. Besides he concerned first complement of removal restoration of modern age. The method of restoration of Kumihama Honganji temple in 1910 is compilation of restoration method in 30's years of Meiji .The method was moving the building from previous place,exchanging many old materials for new one,exchanging the statue which was added after building for the statue which is original from Kameoka's research, and reconstruction Gohai(the front stair). Kameoka claimed for the beauty of architecture to restoration. The method of restoration was valued twice, but it was no valuation.

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