Stone Statues of the Sixteen Arhats
These are 16 statues of Buddha carved on a rock face along the Ushu Road in Nishidate, Fukura, Yuza Town. These statues were completed in 1868 by the high priest Kankai the 21st high priest of Fukura-kaizenji Temple for the purpose of offering prayers to those lost at sea and for marine safety. Grouped together with the 16 Rakan, are statues of Shakamuni and Monju, making a total of twenty-two. Being the largest site of this kind on the Japan Sea coast, it has been selected as 'one of the top 100 fishery and fishing village historic assets to be preserved for future generations.' Every year in late July the 16 Rakan Festival is held where the statues are beautifully lit up.
Spot details
- Address
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Yamagata Pref. Akumigunyuzamachi Fukura Nishidate
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- Area
- Shonai Area (North)
- Phone
- 0234773330
- Hours
- Free to visit
- Closed
- Free to visit
- Fees
- Free
- Parking Lot
- Available(200spaces)
- Credit Card
- Not available
- Note
- [Sanset Juroku Rakan] 0234-77-3330
- Estimated stay time
- 30-60 minutes
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
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