Overview
The Great Buddha carved into the rock face of Mount Nokogiri is among the largest stone Buddhas in Japan. The temple is also known for its Hell Lookout platform.
About this place
Nihonji Nihonji (Tako, Chiba) - a Nichiren-sect temple in Tako, Katori District, Chiba. A Nichiren-sect academy (Nakamura Danrin) was established here. Nihonji (Kyonan, Chiba) - a Soto-sect temple in Kyonan, Awa District, Chiba. It has a great Buddha of Yakushi Nyorai (the Nihonji Great Buddha). Indosan Nipponji - a temple in Bodh Gaya, Bihar, India.
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Source ja.wikipedia.org ↗Key facts
Founded：725 (traditional) Blessings：Warding off evil
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