Kumano Magaibutsu Stone Buddha

Area

Kunisaki Peninsula / Usa

Category

Shrine / temple History

The Kumano Magaibutsu Stone Buddha is a work from the end of the Heian period (794 - 1185), and is a National Important Cultural Property. The statue on the left measures 8 meters tall, and the one on the right is 6.8 meters tall. Visitors must climb 99 steps up to reach these statues, and it is recommended to use a branch as a cane for support. Climb further up to reach Kumano Shrine.

Basic Information

Address

2546-3, Tashibuhirano, Bungotakada-shi, Oita

Hours

May to Oct.: 8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Nov. to Apr.: 8:30a.m. - 5:30p.m.

Website

http://taizouji.info/index.php?%E7%86%8A%E9%87%8E%E7%A3%A8%E5%B4%96%E4%BB%8F

Access

FromHakata Station

【Hakata Sta.】JR Shinkansen / for Tokyo
→【Kokura Sta.】JR Sonic Limited Express / for Saiki
→【Nakatsu Sta.】JR Nippo Main Line / for Kozaki
→【Nakayamaga Sta.】about 10-minutes by car/taxi

FromOita Airport

【Oita Airport】Oita Kotsu Bus / for Kunisaki and Oita Sta.
→【Oga Sta.】JR Nippo Main Line / for Nakayamaga
→【Nakayamaga Sta.】about 10-minutes by car/taxi

FromOita Station

【Oita Sta.】JR Nippo Main Line / for Nakayamaga
→【Nakayamaga Sta.】about 10-minutes by car/taxi

Tags of this spot

Statue