Saikyoji Temple (Nishi-Koyasan)

Japanese name： 西高野山最教寺

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Main Image Large Kakebotoke with Eleven-faced Kannon, Fudo Myo-o and Bishamonten Category Bodhisattva / Wisdom King / Deva

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Description

In the Reihokan Treasure Museum at Saikyoji is an exceptionally large kakebotoke, a hanging Buddhist icon about 1.5 meters in diameter. Its circular cypress board is covered with bronze plates. A standing Eleven-faced Kannon holding a water flask occupies the center, flanked by Fudo Myoo and Bishamonten. The outer rim is ornamented with alternating vajra and Dharma-wheel designs, while lion-head suspension fittings hang from the upper edge. Nagasaki Prefecture attributes the work to around the Momoyama period and designates it a Prefectural Tangible Cultural Property. It originally belonged to Chorakuji Temple on Ojika Island and was transferred to Saikyoji after that temple closed in the early Meiji period. The large hanging relief provides a rare opportunity to see several Buddhist figures in a devotional form quite different from freestanding statues.

Basic Information

Spot ID 10234

Temple / Site Saikyoji Temple (Nishi-Koyasan)

Visiting Area Reihokan Treasure Museum, Buddhist Art Gallery

Visiting Status Normally on display (museum 8:30–17:00, closed Thursdays, admission fee; confirm exhibitions and temporary closures before visiting)

Address 長崎県平戸市岩の上町1206

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