Nisseki-ji, Buddhist temple in Kamiichi, Japan.
Nisseki-ji is a Buddhist temple set within rock formations and home to five carved stone Buddhist deities, with a central Fudo Myoo statue standing 3.46 meters tall. The sculpted figures are integrated directly into the surrounding rock walls, creating a unique fusion of artwork and natural landscape.
Founded in 725 CE by Buddhist monk Gyoki, the temple holds objects designated as nationally important cultural properties. The rock-carved Buddhist statues survived fires in the 1920s, making them significant historical testimonies from that period.
In January, visitors in white robes perform water purification rituals beneath Roppon Falls, reflecting the spiritual connection people maintain with this sacred site.
You can reach the temple by bus from Kamiichi Station with a short walk at the end, and free parking is available for around 100 vehicles. The visit is easiest on dry days, especially if you plan to explore the rocky paths and waterfalls.
Sacred spring water flows from six dragon-headed spouts symbolizing the six Buddhist concepts of earth, water, fire, wind, space, and consciousness. This water ranks among Toyama Prefecture's one hundred most valued water sources.
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