Head Temple Kisshoji
Japanese name：
大本山 吉祥寺
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Main Image Great Amida Nyorai Statue Category Nyorai (Tathagata)
Impression TagsPeacefulnessSolemnityWarmth
DescriptionAt the Mandala cemetery of Kisshoji in Kiyama, uniformly shaped gravestones are arranged around a large statue of Amida Nyorai. The pedestal of the Great Amida Buddha serves as a burial chamber, and the temple continues to perform memorial services there. Saga Prefecture's facility guide states that visitors using wheelchairs can also pay respects at this Great Buddha memorial cemetery. Alongside visiting the Buddha, the temple offers devotional experiences such as a dark pilgrimage passage beneath the main hall.
Basic Information
Spot ID
10013
Temple / Site
Head Temple Kisshoji
Visiting Area
Mandala Cemetery (Great Buddha Memorial Burial Site)
Visiting Status
Open for worship (outdoor Great Buddha memorial cemetery; listed as open year-round; confirm visiting hours in advance)
Address
佐賀県三養基郡基山町大字園部1167
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