Value Village ／ Kyoto ／ Art & Crafts

Rokuharamitsuji（六波羅蜜寺）

ろくはらみつじ Rokuharamitsuji

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Six tiny Amida figures issue from the monk's mouth - the act of chanting itself rendered as sculpture.

Type	Treasure hall
Genre	Sculpture / Antique art / Buddhist art
City / town	Kyoto
Area in the prefecture	Kyoto City

FAQ

Where is Rokuharamitsuji?: It is in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It is a treasure hall.
What can I see at Rokuharamitsuji?: Six tiny Amida figures issue from the monk's mouth - the act of chanting itself rendered as sculpture. The focus is sculpture, Buddhist and ancient art.
When was Rokuharamitsuji established?: It dates from 963.