Aramo Bishamondo (Former Shofukuji Temple)
Main Image Pair of Wooden Niō Guardians with Red Pigment Category Tenbu (Deva)
Impression TagsPowerDignityWarmth
DescriptionAt the site of the former Shofukuji Temple, now known as Aramo Bishamondo, stands a pair of Niō guardians painted red and measuring approximately 190 cm tall. Positioned on either side of the gate, the two figures embody the forceful expressions traditionally associated with the guardians of Buddhist sacred places. Gates of this kind are unusual in the Kuma region, and local residents affectionately call the statues 'Niō-san.' Unlike the nationally designated Heian-period Bishamonten and Heavenly Kings kept in the hall, these striking guardians can be encountered along the approach. The site is described as freely accessible; the statues' date and sculptors have not been established.
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