Unzensan Manmyo Temple

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temple is right next to the unzen bus center.short flight of stone stairs take you straight up..very interesting writeup. beautiful golden statue of Buddha...

Peaceful place for a morning stroll

This temple is situated a few minutes walk from the Unzen Square.There are two entrances to the temple. The first is easily accessible, as there is a flight of stairs to the left of the main square (o...

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Original Text

It is a temple of the Shingon sect that sits on a small hill in the hot spring town. The precincts were small and had a relatively new main hall and bell tower. In addition, a statue of Kannon and Kobo Daishi was erected next to the main hall.

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Original Text

It seems that there is a temple where a statue of Shaka Nyorai with a whole body of gold leaf is enshrined near Unzen Jigoku, so I decided to go and see it. The temple is Unzenzan Manmeiji Temple. It is a temple of the Shingon sect. You can go from the Shimatetsu Bus Unzen Office, but you can also go from Unzen Jigoku. At the entrance of the main hall, there is a statue of Gyoki, who is said to have opened Manmyoji Temple in 701. The principal image of Unzenzan Manmyoji Temple seems to be Dainichi Nyorai, but Shaka Nyorai, a 5m-high full-body gold leaf, is enshrined as Unzen Giant Buddha in front of the main hall. Hot spring ...

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Original Text

A long stone steps extend from the side of the Shimatetsu Bus Unzen stop. The mountain name of Manmeiji Temple, which stands on a small hill, is Mt. Onsen, and the monk Gyoki is said to have opened Mt. Onsen. Shaka Nyorai, who is pure gold leaf, is enshrined in the well-balanced main hall. It's big and a masterpiece. There were many stone Buddhas in the precincts, which was spectacular.