Tsuru-no-Iwaya Stone Carvings

Japanese name： 鶴の岩屋

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Main Image Rock-carved Dainichi Nyorai, Jizo Bosatsu, Nio Guardians and Others Category Tathagata / Bodhisattva / Deva

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About 120 Buddhist images are carved into the natural cave walls at Tsuru-no-Iwaya in Hizen, Karatsu. They include Dainichi Nyorai, Jizo Bodhisattva and Nio guardians, together with figures associated with the Shikoku 88-site and Saigoku 33-site pilgrimages. Weathered figures crowd the cave walls, creating a distinctive sacred landscape. Neither the dates of the carvings nor the origins of worship here are firmly established. Tourism information describes the site as open year-round, but visitors should confirm the conditions for entry to the cave in advance.

Basic Information

Spot ID 10012

Temple / Site Tsuru-no-Iwaya Stone Carvings

Visiting Area Natural Cave Walls

Visiting Status Confirm in advance (tourism sources say year-round free viewing, but cave interior access hours require confirmation)

Address 佐賀県唐津市肥前町鶴牧322

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