Nanzoin Temple
In Japanese: 南蔵院
Head temple of the Sasaguri pilgrimage, home to a bronze reclining Buddha 41 m long and 11 m high, among the largest bronze statues in the world.
Nearby
- Homangu Kamado Shrine ≈ 50 min by car
- Akizuki Castle Town ≈ 50 min by car
- Fukuoka City Museum ≈ 50 min by car
- Fukuoka Tower ≈ 50 min by car
- Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine ≈ 55 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- 3 min walk from JR Kido-Nanzoin-mae Station (Fukuhoku Yutaka Line)
- Fee
- ¥500 (free for under 19s and residents of Japan)
- Good to know
- Reclining Buddha area 9:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30). Strict dress code: shoulders, stomach and thighs must be covered; no selfie sticks or tripods
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info