Shinchoji, Buddhist temple in Gifu, Japan
The central temple hall contains a 13.7-meter tall Buddha statue, constructed with wood, bamboo, and clay, covered in golden lacquer and Buddhist sutras.
The construction of the Great Buddha statue at Shinchoji began in 1790 under the direction of Ichu, the eleventh head priest, and finished in 1832.
The temple belongs to the Obaku school of Zen Buddhism and maintains strong connections with Manpukuji Temple in Uji, Kyoto Prefecture.
Visitors can reach Shinchoji by taking a 15-minute bus ride from JR Gifu Station to Daibutsu-cho, followed by a 5-minute walk to the temple entrance.
The Great Buddha statue stands as the largest lacquered Buddha figure in Japan, built around a central ginkgo tree trunk for structural support.
Location: Gifu
GPS coordinates: 35.50444,136.84442
Latest update: March 22, 2025 13:56
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