Nanzoin Temple
Fukuoka Prefecture · Japan
A very interesting and remarkable Temple that has the largest reclining Buddha in Japan. A place that will not be forgotten any time soon. This attraction is only for Fukuoka itineraries.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to Nanzoin Temple, a site of profound spiritual significance and architectural wonder located in the lush, mountainous Sasaguri region just outside Fukuoka. Nanzoin is the head temple of the Sasaguri 88-temple pilgrimage,…
Listen in the app2Tunnel of Fortune — The Seven Lucky Gods
Our journey begins as we enter the 'Tunnel of Fortune,' a narrow passage that serves as a symbolic transition from the mundane world into the sacred heart of the temple. The tunnel is lined with thousands of tiny plaques donated…
Listen in the app3Kito Fudo Waterfall — The Fierce Guardian
Emerging from the tunnel, we follow the sound of rushing water to the Kito Fudo waterfall. Here, a fierce statue of Fudo Myoo, the 'Unmovable One,' stands guard over an inner sanctuary. …
Listen in the app4The Path of 500 Disciples — Masterpieces in Stone
As we climb higher toward the Reclining Buddha, we pass through a dense collection of small stone statues representing the 500 Disciples (Rakan) of the Buddha. Each of these statues is a unique masterpiece, possessing its own…
Listen in the app5The Reclining Buddha — A Colossus of Bronze
Finally, we stand before the 'Nehanzo,' the Reclining Buddha. The sheer scale of this 41-meter bronze statue is difficult to grasp until you are standing directly beside it. …
Listen in the app6Inside the Buddha — The Heart Altar
For a small fee, you can enter the interior of the Reclining Buddha’s body. This is a rare and deeply sacred experience. …
Listen in the app7The Buddha's Feet — Carvings of the Cosmos
As you exit the Buddha, take a moment to examine the soles of its feet. In Buddhist art, the feet of the Buddha are often highly decorated with 'Bussokuzen'—sacred symbols that represent his teachings and his journey. …
Listen in the app8Closing
Our journey through Nanzoin Temple and the Sasaguri hills has taken us from the playful luck of the Seven Gods to the cosmic silence of the Reclining Buddha. We have walked the path of the 88-temple pilgrimage, finding a unique…
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What is Nanzoin Temple?
Nanzoin Temple is a place in Fukuoka Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Fukuoka Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 33.6198, 130.5730 |
| Last updated |