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    pagoda

    US /pəˈɡodə/

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    UK /pəˈgəʊdə/

    C2
    n. (c.)Countable NounAsian pyramidal temple with a curving roof
    I visited a famous five-story pagoda temple in Kyoto called To-ji
    n.NounA style of building characterized by tiered stories and upward-curving eaves, originating in East Asia.
    The new building was designed in the style of a pagoda.

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    Top 5 Things to do in Yokohama

    09:09Top 5 Things to do in Yokohama
    • Today Sankei-en is one of the most pleasant Japanese gardens in the greater Tokyo area and offers not only a pleasant network of trails around its central pond, wooded areas and hills, but also over a dozen historical buildings which were moved here from other parts of Japan, including a pagoda from Kyoto, a feudal lord's residence, temple halls, tea houses and a gassho-zukuri style farmhouse from the Shirakawa-go area.

      Today Sankei-en is one of the most pleasant Japanese gardens in the greater Tokyo area and offers not only a pleasant network of trails around its central pond, wooded areas and hills, but also over a dozen historical buildings which were moved here from other parts of Japan, including a pagoda from Kyoto, a feudal lord's residence, temple halls, tea houses and a gassho-zukuri style farmhouse from the Shirakawa-go area.

    • also over a dozen historical buildings which were moved here from other parts of Japan, including a pagoda from Kyoto, a feudal lord's residence, temple halls, tea houses, and

      also over a dozen historical buildings which were moved here from other parts of Japan, including a pagoda from Kyoto, a feudal lord's residence, temple halls, tea houses, and

    B1

    Koyasan | Overnight Trip From Osaka

    13:48Koyasan | Overnight Trip From Osaka
    • Towering over the other buildings here is the 45-metre-tall Konpon Daito Pagoda.

      Towering over the other buildings here is the 45-metre-tall Konpon Daito Pagoda.

    • Inside, the pagoda is centred on a statue of the cosmic Buddha Dainichi Nyorai, surrounded by other statues and painted pillars in a dazzling three-dimensional mandala.

      Inside, the pagoda is centred on a statue of the cosmic Buddha Dainichi Nyorai, surrounded by other statues and painted pillars in a dazzling three-dimensional mandala.

    B1

    Five Cycling Routes in Toyama Prefecture | japan-guide.com

    12:46Five Cycling Routes in Toyama Prefecture | japan-guide.com
    • The lush temple grounds also feature a pagoda, as well as waterfalls, which make for a nice relaxing stroll.

      The lush temple grounds also feature a pagoda, as well as waterfalls, which make for a nice relaxing stroll.

    • The lush temple grounds also feature a pagoda, as well as waterfalls, which make for a nice

      The lush temple grounds also feature a pagoda, as well as waterfalls, which make for a nice

    B1

    Seoul City Video Guide | Expedia

    13:29Seoul City Video Guide | Expedia
    • The story of Korean craftsmanship continues at the National Museum of Korea, which houses national treasures such as the 10-story pagoda and priceless white porcelain from the Joseon era.

      The story of Korean craftsmanship continues at the National Museum of Korea, which houses national treasures such as the 10-story pagoda and priceless white porcelain from the Joseon era.

    • such as the Ten Story Pagoda and priceless white porcelain from the Joseon era.

      such as the Ten Story Pagoda and priceless white porcelain from the Joseon era.

    B2

    Okayama | 3-Day Suggested Itinerary

    17:49Okayama | 3-Day Suggested Itinerary
    • Its most striking feature is the pagoda, which you can see from the cycling route.

      Its most striking feature is the pagoda, which you can see from the cycling route.

    • It is the only five-storied pagoda in Okayama prefecture, with a height of 34 metres.

      It is the only five-storied pagoda in Okayama prefecture, with a height of 34 metres.

    B1

    A content creator's guide to Ho Chi Minh City's most iconic landmarks

    09:41A content creator's guide to Ho Chi Minh City's most iconic landmarks
    • This is Trần Anh Pha Pagoda, Ngọc Hoàng Pagoda.

      This is Trần Anh Pha Pagoda, Ngọc Hoàng Pagoda.

    • This pagoda is built and established in 1909.

      This pagoda is built and established in 1909.

    B1

    Seaside Towns of Hiroshima Prefecture | 3-day trip

    18:02Seaside Towns of Hiroshima Prefecture | 3-day trip
    • The main hall and pagoda look particularly radiant in the soft afternoon light.

      The main hall and pagoda look particularly radiant in the soft afternoon light.

    • The main hall and pagoda look particularly radiant in the soft afternoon light.

      The main hall and pagoda look particularly radiant in the soft afternoon light.

    B1

    Ho Chi Minh City - Video Travel Guide | Expedia Asia

    07:20Ho Chi Minh City - Video Travel Guide | Expedia Asia
    • At the Jade Emperor Pagoda, pay your respects to Ngọc Hoàng, the King of Heaven, a Taoist gatekeeper to the afterlife.

      At the Jade Emperor Pagoda, pay your respects to Ngọc Hoàng, the King of Heaven, a Taoist gatekeeper to the afterlife.

    • At the Jade Emperor Pagoda,

      At the Jade Emperor Pagoda,

    B2

    Hanoi, Vietnam’s Capital — Way Cooler Than I Expected!

    35:28Hanoi, Vietnam’s Capital — Way Cooler Than I Expected!
    • Just steps away stands the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, a Buddhist temple standing on a single stone pillar rising from the water.

      Just steps away stands the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, a Buddhist temple standing on a single stone pillar rising from the water.

    • Just steps away stands the iconic One Pillar of Pagoda, a Buddhist temple standing on a single stone pillar rising from the water.

      Just steps away stands the iconic One Pillar of Pagoda, a Buddhist temple standing on a single stone pillar rising from the water.

    B1

    This Amazing America (1941)

    30:59This Amazing America (1941)
    • note of the global pagoda roof

      note of the global pagoda roof

    • Notice the gilded pagoda roofs and ornamental balconies and fancy streetlights.

      Notice the gilded pagoda roofs and ornamental balconies and fancy streetlights.

    B1