Towering above the city of Sendai, Sendai Daikannon is one of Japan’s most surprising landmarks.Standing at 100 meters tall, it is the second tallest statue in Japan—and one of the very few giant statues in the country that visitors can … Read More
Hidden in the peaceful mountains of Sasaguri Town in Fukuoka Prefecture lies Nanzoin Temple, home to one of the most impressive Buddhist statues in the world: a massive bronze Reclining Buddha. This sacred spot offers visitors not only a stunning … Read More
In Ushiku City, Ibaraki Prefecture, there is the world’s largest bronze statue, Ushiku Daibutsu (牛久大仏), with a total height of 120 meters (statue height 100 meters, pedestal 20 meters).It is also registered with Guinness as the “world’s largest” bronze statue. … Read More
Sanjusangen-do (三十三間堂) is near Kyoto Station.Its name is known for its 1001 statues of Senju Kannon (the statue of the Thousand-Armed Kannon) and the through arrow set in the Edo period.It is one of the tourist attractions in Kyoto. About … Read More