Rokugo Manzan Temples

Address: 1548 Akimachi Futago, Kunisaki, Oita 873-0356, Japan. Getting there: The most convenient method to get around is a rental car or taxi as the public transport runs infrequently here. Highlights: The temples of Rokugo Manzan are divided into six areas surrounding Mount Futago. The unique local religious culture of Rokugo Manzan contains the elements of Buddhism, Shintoism and mountain worship contribute to form a special local religious culture in this area. Stone statues of Buddha and other deities are the key characteristic in this culture, which many believe the carving of religious stone statues originated from this area in Japan. A noteworthy characteristic of the Rokugo Manzan culture is the predominance of stone statues of Buddhas and other deities and guardians. Opening hours: 8am to 5pm daily Admission fee: 300yen #bucketlistreboot #traveljapan #culturewalk