Ganshoken Temple

Japanese name： 岩松軒

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Main Image Stone Sixteen Arhats and Shaka Triad Category Other / Tathagata / Bodhisattva

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Description

The grounds of Ganshoken, a Soto Zen temple in Kihara, Saga, contain a group of 19 stone figures: the Sixteen Arhats and a Shaka triad. The seated arhats measure 50–80 cm high and have varied poses, while the central seated Shaka is 69 cm tall. It is flanked by Monju Bodhisattva on a lion and Fugen Bodhisattva on an elephant. The sculptures are thought to date from around the Horeki era (1751–1763) of the Edo period and are designated Important Cultural Properties by Saga City for their distinctive Hizen stone-carving craftsmanship. This group of varied figures stands outdoors, but visitors should confirm access conditions beforehand.

Basic Information

Spot ID 10016

Temple / Site Ganshoken Temple

Visiting Area Stone Buddhist Images in the Temple Grounds

Visiting Status Confirm in advance (enshrined outdoors on temple grounds; ask the temple about access and visiting times)

Address 佐賀県佐賀市木原1丁目12-10

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