Jozaiji Temple
Japanese name：
常在寺
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Main Image Stone Nio Guardians (Agyo and Ungyo) Category Tenbu (Deva)
Impression TagsPowerDignityTense Presence
DescriptionA pair of monumental stone Nio guardians stands halfway up the long approach to Jozaiji, on a hillside above historic Shiotatsu. Approximately 2.4 m tall, they are among the largest guardians in the area. They were carved from local Shiota stone in 1825 by six stonemasons, including Tsutsui Koemon. Their muscular upper bodies and severe expressions convey the force of guardians protecting the temple precinct. The pair is designated an Important Cultural Property by Ureshino City.
Basic Information
Spot ID
10010
Temple / Site
Jozaiji Temple
Visiting Area
Midway Up the Stone Steps of the Approach
Visiting Status
Viewable from the temple approach (no official viewing hours specified; check on-site access notices)
Address
佐賀県嬉野市塩田町大字馬場下甲1447
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