Honnoji Temple
Japanese name：
本應寺
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Main Image Stone Nio Guardians (Agyo and Ungyo) Category Tenbu (Deva)
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DescriptionHonnoji is a Jodo Buddhist temple established in 1586 in Shiotatsu, a former post town on the Nagasaki Road. A pair of stone Nio guardians, each about 187 cm tall and donated in 1749, stands beside its main gate, which was built in 1732. Carved from local Shioita stone, their rounded forms and approachable expressions distinguish them from more severe guardians. The pair is designated an Important Cultural Property by Ureshino City. Visitors can see them up close while exploring Shiotatsu's historic streets.
Basic Information
Spot ID
10009
Temple / Site
Honnoji Temple
Visiting Area
Either Side of the Main Gate
Visiting Status
Free viewing (9:00–17:00, open daily; accessible from the temple gate)
Address
佐賀県嬉野市塩田町馬場下甲662-1
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