岩戸寺, Buddhist temple in Kunisaki, Japan.
Iwatoji Temple features a three-meter-tall stone pagoda and ancient guardian statues at the entrance of its mountainside grounds.
Founded in 718 by Buddhist monk Ninmon Bosatsu, Iwatoji Temple served as a primary temple of the Rokugo Manzan religious complex.
The temple holds the Shusho Oni-e fire festival, alternating yearly with Jobutsuji Temple, where participants carry torches through local neighborhoods.
Located 35 minutes by car from Oita Airport, Iwatoji Temple offers free admission and maintains regular visiting hours throughout the year.
The temple houses Japan's oldest dated carved stone guardian figures, with inscriptions from 1478 marking their creation.
Location: Kunisaki
GPS coordinates: 33.61922,131.61883
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:29
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