Kumano magaibutsu, Buddhist rock carvings at Mount Tawara, Japan.
The Kumano Magaibutsu features four Buddhist figures carved directly into a natural rock face on Mount Tawara, including an 8-meter Fudo Myoo statue.
The stone sculptures were created during the early Kamakura period and received designation as a National Historic Site of Japan in 1955.
These rock-carved Buddhist statues represent the largest collection of magaibutsu in Japan, demonstrating the fusion of religious art with natural landscapes.
Visitors can reach the sculptures by climbing 99 natural stone steps from Taizo-ji temple, with access possible by car from Usa Station.
A cave behind the Buddhist figures remains intact, providing evidence of where the original sculptors lived while creating these monumental works.
Location: Bungotakada
GPS coordinates: 33.47832,131.52605
Latest update: May 20, 2025 18:51
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