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Nokogiriyama Nihonji no sekibutsu（鋸山 日本寺の石仏）
のこぎりやまにほんじのせきぶつ Stone Buddhas of Nokogiriyama
A 31-metre Buddha and 1,553 rakan carved from the quarry face - an industry that turned into sculpture.
| Genre | Sculpture / Antique art / Buddhist art |
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| City / town | Kyonan |
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| Area in the prefecture | Minami-Boso |
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FAQ
- Where is Stone Buddhas of Nokogiriyama?
- It is in Kyonan, Chiba Prefecture, Japan. It is a sculpture park.
- What can I see at Stone Buddhas of Nokogiriyama?
- A 31-metre Buddha and 1,553 rakan carved from the quarry face - an industry that turned into sculpture. The focus is sculpture, Buddhist and ancient art.
- When was Stone Buddhas of Nokogiriyama established?
- It dates from 1783.
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