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Nanzoin

Fukuoka · Sasaguri · Shrines & Temples

Japanese name: 南蔵院

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Its bronze reclining Buddha, 41 metres long, is among the largest figures of its kind in the world.

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Fukuoka · Sasaguri

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Its bronze reclining Buddha, 41 metres long, is among the largest figures of its kind in the world.

About this place

Nanzoin is the temple name (inago) of Buddhist temples found in various parts of Japan. Nanzoin (Kuki) - a temple of the Chizan branch of Shingon Buddhism in Kuki, Saitama Prefecture. Temple No. 80 of the Kanto 88 Sacred Sites. Nanzoin (Itabashi Ward) - a temple of the Chizan branch of Shingon Buddhism in Itabashi Ward, Tokyo. Nanzoin (Nerima Ward) - a temple of the Buzan branch of Shingon Buddhism in Nerima Ward, Tokyo. Nanzoin (Adachi Ward) - a temple in Adachi Ward, Tokyo. Nanzoin (Higashi-Mizumoto, Katsushika Ward) - a temple of the Tendai school in Higashi-Mizumoto, Katsushika Ward, Tokyo.

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Founded:Meiji period (present site) Blessings:Warding off evil, Wealth luck

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