泉福寺, Buddhist temple in Kunisaki, Japan
Senpuku-ji is a Buddhist temple on the slopes of Mount Futago with multiple stone statues, traditional gardens, and halls for different Buddhist deities. The complex spreads across several levels, containing both statues and architectural elements built over many centuries.
The temple was founded in the 8th century and became a central site within the Rokugo Manzan temple network across the Kunisaki Peninsula. This location made it a major pilgrimage destination and an important center for Buddhist practice in the region.
The temple keeps wooden statues and stone carvings that show how Buddhism, Shinto beliefs, and mountain worship come together in this place. You can see how local people merged different spiritual practices into one sacred space.
The site requires a steep climb up stone steps through wooded paths, so reasonable fitness helps for the visit. Renting a car is recommended since public transportation to the area is limited.
The halls contain statues of Fudomyoo and the thousand-armed Kannon Bodhisattva, each representing different aspects of Buddhist protection. This rare combination of sculptures shows how local craftspeople rendered various Buddhist concepts in stone and wood.
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