Enshoji Temple (Butsunichizan)

Japanese name： 仏日山円性寺

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Main Image Stone Niō Guardian (Open-mouthed Agyo) Category Tenbu (Deva)

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Description

At the foot of the stone steps leading to Enshoji Temple in Sumoto stands a single Niō guardian approximately 2.5 meters tall, carved from local Shimonoura sandstone. Niō usually guard temple gates as a pair, but only the open-mouthed Agyo figure stands here, its weathered stone form making a powerful impression. One of the few large stone Niō guardians in Amakusa, it is designated a Tangible Cultural Property (sculpture) of Amakusa City. The temple is also associated with the former district magistrate's office from the era of the Shimabara-Amakusa uprising. The outdoor statue is visible from the approach. Its sculptor and date of creation have not been established.

Basic Information

Spot ID 10433

Temple / Site Enshoji Temple (Butsunichizan)

Visiting Area Entrance to the approach, below the stone steps

Visiting Status Normally viewable at the entrance to the grounds (outdoors; confirm visiting hours in advance)

Address 熊本県天草市栖本町湯船原1055

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