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Gifu Great Buddha Shohoji（岐阜大仏）

ぎふだいぶつ Gifu Great Buddha

Gifu Great Buddha Shohoji（岐阜大仏）

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A great Buddha of bamboo, sutra-covered paper and lacquer - built not of bronze or wood but of paper.

GenreSculpture / Lacquer art
City / townGifu
Area in the prefectureGifu

FAQ

Where is Gifu Great Buddha?
It is in Gifu, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It is a sculpture park.
What can I see at Gifu Great Buddha?
A great Buddha of bamboo, sutra-covered paper and lacquer - built not of bronze or wood but of paper. The focus is sculpture, lacquerware.
When was Gifu Great Buddha established?
It dates from 1832.

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