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Buddha with a total length of 41m! Nanzoin

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Nanzoin is a temple of the Koyasan Shingon sect located in Sasaguri Town, Fukuoka Prefecture.

A bronze statue of Shakyamuni Buddha with a total length of 41m, a height of 11m, and a weight of 300 tons is enshrined in the precincts of Nanzoin. This was erected in 1995 and is known as the world's largest statue of Shakyamuni Buddha.

There is also a famous story about Nanzo-in Chief Priest Hayashi winning the first or second prize of 130 million yen in the Jumbo Lottery.

[Visit]
Free worship

[Visiting inside the Nirvana statue]
500 yen

Category: 糟屋｜history｜寺
Adress: 福岡県糟屋郡篠栗町篠栗１０３５
Official Website: https://nanzoin.net/
TEL: 092-947-7195

（Info may be outdated. Check official site or call for updates.）

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