法心寺

The Motomachi Stone Buddha stands over five meters tall on a cliffside, featuring the characteristics of the Jocho School with its round face and flowing robes.

The temple grounds contain a stone Buddha carving from the second half of the eleventh century, which received national historic site designation from the Japanese government in 1934.

The temple houses a representation of Yakushi Nyorai, the Medicine Buddha, whose worship spread from Japanese aristocracy to common people during the Heian period.

Located twenty minutes from Furugo station, visitors can access the temple grounds without entrance fees and explore the site through guided historical walking tours.

The stone carving includes depictions of Fudo Myoo and other Buddhist deities, though these additional figures show considerable wear after centuries of exposure.

Location: Ōita

GPS coordinates: 33.23717,131.69125

Latest update: April 1, 2025 07:35