Rakanji, Buddhist temple in Kai, Japan
Rakanji Temple stands integrated into the rock face of Mount Rakan, featuring multiple halls and structures built directly into the mountain stone.
The temple was established by Indian monk Hodo Sennin in 645 after completing ascetic training in a mountain cave at this location.
The temple contains over 3,000 stone Buddha statues, including 500 Rakan figures displaying different facial expressions representing human emotions.
Visitors can access the temple through a steep 200-meter climb from the Niomon gate at the mountain base to reach the main temple buildings.
The temple entrance features a traditional rice ladle where visitors write their wishes, following a practice called negai wo sukuu.
Location: Kai
GPS coordinates: 35.73756,138.56336
Latest update: April 8, 2025 04:33
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