Difference between Japanese Pagoda and Chinese Pagoda

1, different architectural styles: the Japanese tower usually adopts the traditional wooden architectural style, focusing on details and decorations, with strong Japanese cultural characteristics; Chinese tower is usually used in masonry, simple and generous modeling, focusing on practicality and stability.

2, different functions: the Japanese tower is mainly used for rituals and religious activities, such as the Tokyo Tower, Osaka Tower, etc.; Chinese towers are mainly used for viewing and tourism, such as the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, Leifeng Pagoda, etc..

3, different cultural connotations: the Japanese tower embodies the religious beliefs, aesthetic concepts and philosophical ideas of Japanese culture; the Chinese tower embodies the historical heritage, cultural traditions and artistic values of Chinese culture.