Welcome to the Japanese Temple Of The Snake Tutorial Series.
Translated to Japanese this temple is called Hebi tera ヘビ寺

In this stunning series we build a mega sized Japanese temple complex with a style based on the Pagoda at Yakushi-ji, Nara, Nara which was Orignally built in 730AD. Image

The surrounding buildings, gardens and the temples interior are all fragments of my imagination while keeping the pagoda tower's style present in all structures.

A layout Image is available for bedrock users.
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Layout Image
Java users can download the schematic and paste it where you wish to build the Japanese Temple Of The Snake.

- A list of the used materials is provided in the 40 second introduction for each part of the tutorial series.

- A full list of used materials for all parts currently in the series is provided in the timelapse videos description and will be update with each new tutorial.


A second time lapse where I showcase the interiors and gardens may become part of this series at a later stage as I am still designing and building these parts. I may however just continue making tutorials without a timelapse. Not sure yet. One thing I can already say is that you won't be disappointed with the plans I have for this mega structure.

Enjoy the Japanese Temple Of The Snake Series.

Part 01: The Foundation

Part 02: Floors & Elevations

Part 03: Snake, Gongs & Pools

Part 04: Outer Structure Walls

Part 05: Hallway In and Exterior


Part 06: Garden Division & Gate


Part 07: Front Corner Roofs & Decoration.



Part 08: Rear corner lower roofs & Decoration.


Part 09: Pagoda Tower Walls & Garden Deco.


Part 10: Pagoda Roof 1, Snake Statues & Entrance Gardens


Part 11: Pagoda Details and 2nd and 3rd roof



Optional Decorations used in this series:

Black Cobra Snake Statue.


Working Japanese Gong.


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This submission will be updated as the series progresses.

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Music in the tutorials by: www.epidemicsound.com/
Used mods in the tutorials:
- Shaders: sildurs-shaders.github.io/ and https://bitslablab.com/bslshaders/
- Replay mod: www.replaymod.com/
- Better Leaves: https://www.curseforge.com/minecraft/texture-packs/better-leaves-add-on-2-0