Dry goods market, Fukuoka, Japan
Japanese stone lanterns, Nanzo-in Temple, Fukuoka, Japan
Japanese stone lanterns, Fukuoka, Japan
Happy Buddha with a belly shiny from visitors' hands rubbing it, Fukuoka, Japan
Tranquil stream running down the mountainside in the Nanzoin Temple grounds, Fukuoka, Japan
Tunnel of the Seven Gods of Fortune links the Hon-do side and the Reclining Buddha side of the temple. Inside it are Hakata-style statues of the Seven Gods of Fortune.
Nanzo-in Temple, home of the Reclining Buddha, Fukuoka, Japan
Visitor worshipping in front of the reclining Buddha is dwarfed by its immense size.
The inside of the Buddha is hollow and holds relics, like ashes of Buddha and two of his adherents.
Statue of the Reclining Buddha known as either Nehanzo or Shaka Nehan ("Nirvana"): The statue was built in 1995. It has a total length of 41 meters, height of 11 meters, and weight of 300 tons. It is the world’s largest bronze statue of the Buddha reclining as he enters Nirvana.
The statue, known as either Nehanzo or Shaka Nehan ("Nirvana"), was given as a gift from the Buddhist Council of Myanmar to express gratitude for Nanzo-in’s long-standing donation of medical supplies to the children of Southeast Asia.
On the hill below the reclining figure are 500 statues of various disciples, each with a distinct posture and facial expression. A ribbon from Buddha’s left hand runs the length of the pathway leading up to the statue.
The small columns in front of the statue are nokotsudo where the remains of the deceased are stored. There are said to be 4,315 of these.
Nanzo-in Temple has 4,315 nokotsudo, places where bones of the deceased are stored. The temple has a non-traditional fee structure for housing remains. First, it is open to all sects of Buddhism, and is even open to Shinto remains. Secondly, many Buddhist temples rely on a monthly fee for housing the bones of the deceased, which are then disposed of after a set period of time. Nanzo-in Temple has one fee, which covers 200 years.
On the hill below the reclining figure are 500 statues of various disciples, each with a distinct posture and facial expression.
Be sure to touch its massive pair of feet or grab hold of the cords tied to its hands to immerse yourself in the powerful experience the site offers.
Be sure to touch its massive pair of feet called “bussoku,” where you direct your main prayers. or grab hold of the cords tied to its hands to immerse yourself in the powerful experience the site offers. Touch his golden soles for further luck and good fortune.
A ribbon from Buddha’s left hand runs the length of the pathway leading up to the statue. Grab hold of one end of the ribbon to "connect" with the Buddha.
On the hill below the reclining figure are 500 statues of various disciples, each with a distinct posture and facial expression.
On the hill below the reclining figure are 500 statues of various disciples, each with a distinct posture and facial expression.
On the hill below the reclining figure are 500 statues of various disciples, each with a distinct posture and facial expression.
Keyrings in the gift shop.
Keyrings and charms in the gift shop.
Numerous chapels and shrines are scattered across the hillside at Nanzoin Temple.
Numerous chapels and shrines are scattered across the hillside at Nanzoin Temple.
Numerous chapels and shrines are scattered across the hillside at Nanzoin Temple.
Numerous chapels and shrines are scattered across the hillside at Nanzoin Temple.
Numerous chapels and shrines are scattered across the hillside at Nanzoin Temple.
Small waterfalls and streams, crossed with traditional Japanese bridges, red Torii gates and forest paths add to the beauty of the place.
Small waterfalls and streams, crossed with traditional Japanese bridges, red Torii gates and forest paths add to the beauty of the place.
This is the Shichifukujin, Seven Gods of Fortune Tunnel. A diorama of the seven gods can be found in a recess in the tunnel wall.
Gift shop
Small waterfalls and streams, crossed with traditional Japanese bridges, red Torii gates and forest paths add to the beauty of the place.
Small waterfalls and streams, crossed with traditional Japanese bridges, red Torii gates and forest paths add to the beauty of the place.
Scenes from a shopping mall.
Scenes from a shopping mall.
Scenes from a shopping mall.
Wrestling promo poster.
Produce market
Promotional Poster
Bicycles are a major mode of transportation in the region.
