Enku-Butsu Jihokan

A museum located on the grounds of Senkoji Temple, founded 1,600 years ago in the era of Emperor Nintoku. It houses 64 statues carved by the priest Enku who visited temples around Japan and carved 120,000 Buddhist images during his lifetime. Enku's statues are characterized by relatively simple craftsmanship, carved from wood native to the places he visited. Since they are unpainted, many of the images have cut surfaces, knots, and chisel marks visible from the engraving. It is closed for the snowy winter season from the beginning of December to the end of March (please inquire if you wish to visit then).

Spot details

Address: Gifu Takayama-shi Nyukawacho Shimobo 1553 Map
Area: Takayama Area
Phone: 0577781021
Hours: 9:30-16:30
Closed: Tuesday (Dec.-Mar. is closed, subject to change due to snow)
Fees: [Admission fee] Adults (over 18 years old) 500yen, Elementary/Middle/High school students 200yen
Parking Lot: Available(50spaces)
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available