Rakan-ji Temple
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A magnificent temple nestled in a deep mountain valley, housing over 3,700 stone Buddhist statues. Experience a mystical space steeped in history and faith, including Japan's oldest collection of 500 Arhat statues.
Highlights
- Magnificent temple housing over 3,700 stone Buddhist statues
- Japan's oldest collection of 500 Arhat statues
- Temple gate and main hall built into a cliff face
- Mystical space seamlessly integrated with nature
- Space imbued with history and faith
Basic Information
- Address
- 1519 Atoda, Honyamagakeimachi, Nakatsu City, Oita Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Oita
- Access
- Take the Daikohoku Bus bound for Yamagakei and Hita from Nakatsu Station on the JR Kyushu Hitoyoshi Line. Get off at the Nakajima bus stop and walk for 20 minutes. From National Route 212, enter National Route 500 and continue for about 1.5 km. A 15-minute walk from the base of the mountain to the main hall. Show route
- Op.Hours
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Cld.Days
- Open daily
- Fee
- ¥500 for adults, ¥300 for children
- INFO
- Please note: The Yamegai Lift is currently out of business. Please also note that the parking lot is located a short distance from Rakan-ji Temple.
Overview
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