Chōanji, Buddhist temple in Bungotakada-shi, Japan.
The temple features over 200 Rakan statues across its forested grounds, accompanied by ponds and small waterfalls in natural landscaping.
Established in 1356 during Japan's feudal period, Chōanji Temple stands as a significant example of Soto Zen Buddhist architecture at the base of a hill.
Each of the temple's Rakan statues, representing Buddha's disciples, displays individual facial expressions ranging from contemplative to humorous expressions.
The temple remains open 24 hours daily with no admission fee, and visitors can access it through a short walk from the Sengoku bus stop.
Modern sculptors began crafting the extensive collection of Rakan statues in 1985, continuing their work within the temple's bamboo grove to this day.
Location: Bungotakada
GPS coordinates: 33.56778,131.54850
Latest update: March 16, 2025 12:39
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