Kunisaki

 

This beautiful world treasure was built in A.D725 by Emperor Shoumu. The head shrine of all 44,000 Hachimangues in Japan.

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It is the headquarters of Hachman Shrine, which covers more than 40,000 families nationwide, and is designated as a national treasure. It is a stunning piece of Japanese architecture with a deep history.

Built in the year 718, the temple is Kyushu’s oldest wooden building and has been designated a National Treasure. Inside the temple, there are many historical arts such as mural and carving from the Heian era.

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Fuki-ji's Amida-do hall is one of the three most important in Japan. Its wooden, seated Amida-Nyorai buddha image is designated an Important Cultural Property. Visitors can participate in a one-hour mini Zen meditation practice.

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After climbing a steep cliff, you may feel completely overwhelmed with the two enormous Buddha statues which are carved into rock. These statues are designated as a nationally important cultural property.

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The Kumano Magaibutsu Stone Buddha is found atop a steep flight of stone steps in Hirano. One of the largest stone buddhas in the country, it is designated as an Important Cultural Property and was said to have been constructed in the late Heian Period.

This temple is located in the middle of Futagoyama, the highest mountain in the Kunisaki area. 

Built in 718 A.D. by Ninmon, Futago-ji Temple is situated in the central Kunisaki Peninsula. Two Nio Guardian figures consecrated at the main temple gate are the largest in all of Kunisaki and are said to be the most iconic, staple fixtures of this peninsula region.
Vast in number of colors and leaves, the autumn foliage spreading across the entire premises, along with the rich greenery in spring, makes this one of the top scenic spots in all of Oita. As of late, the temple location has been drawing a lot more younger visitors for its mystic and spiritual notion and influence.