Shinshūōtaniha gifu betsu-in, Buddhist temple in Gifu, Japan.
The Shinshūōtaniha gifu betsu-in temple features a 13.7-meter-tall Great Buddha statue adorned with gold leaf and traditional Buddhist scriptures.
The construction of the Great Buddha began in 1790 under Priest Ichyuu and took 38 years to complete, concluding in 1832 under Priest Kohshuu.
The temple walls display 500 wooden statues representing Buddha's disciples, each carved with distinct characteristics and expressions.
The temple entrance fee costs 200 yen, and visitors can reach it by taking a 15-minute bus ride from JR Gifu Station to Gifu Koen.
The Great Buddha statue incorporates Buddhist scriptures from different regions, layered between bamboo lattices and clay before receiving its gold coating.
Location: Gifu
Address: 岐阜県岐阜市大門町１番地
GPS coordinates: 35.42524,136.76546
Latest update: April 10, 2025 00:05
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