Towering over 30 meters high on the dramatic slopes of Mount Nokogiri, the Nihonji Daibutsu is Japan’s largest cliff-hewn Buddha sculpture. Depicting Yakushi Nyorai, the Buddha of Healing, this colossal monument was painstakingly chiseled from local volcanic sandstone and presides peacefully over the ancient grounds of Nihon-ji Temple. Exploring the mountain's forested trails reveals not only this monumental masterwork, but also a towering rock-carved Kannon relief and over 1,500 stone arhat figures dotting the cliffs. It offers an unforgettable open-air spiritual encounter with sweeping panoramic views of Tokyo Bay.
- Giant Buddhas
- Statues & Monuments
- Temples & Shrines
- Historic Sites
- Hiking
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